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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Sweating

Hi, my question is is there any medical procedure i can have done for being extremely hot all the time. I hate the summer time cause I don t have to do anything but sit outside and sweat just pours off of me. Everyone that s around me and see s it say s that isn t normal at all. I have not meet anyone that s as bad as me and it s been like this for about 20 years now. I use to work out and was really fit but had to stop because I would sweat so bad and feel like I was going to pass out. It s gotten so bad over the years that I can t do anything without soaking my clothes.
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hi, Your condition in medical terms is called generalized hyperhidrosis. Yes , I understand that it is distressing. I would like to suggest the following tests to be done to exclude the possibility of endocrine ( hormonal) problems that could be causing your problem of excessive sweating. As the first step Please get a Thyroid function test (TSH, T3 and T4), Random blood sugar, serum cortisol, serum sodium & potassium . You may try a medicine called Glycopyrrolate 4mg tablet taken on an empty stomach everyday and see if this gives you some relief . You may also keep your body cool by drinking sufficient water and keeping yourself well hydrated. There is a procedure called Iontophoresis which is found to be helpful in reducing sweating in few areas of the body. You may also dust your body with a mixture of cornstarch & salt to minimize sweating. If your sweating is related to some anxiety inducing situations you may also try stress reducing techniques & relaxation techniques such as yoga/ taichi etc according to your individual preferences. Most important is to keep yourself well hydrated at all times . You may carry a portable handheld fan if possible to keep yourself cool. Best regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Excessive Sweating

Hi, Your condition in medical terms is called generalized hyperhidrosis. Yes , I understand that it is distressing. I would like to suggest the following tests to be done to exclude the possibility of endocrine ( hormonal) problems that could be causing your problem of excessive sweating. As the first step Please get a Thyroid function test (TSH, T3 and T4), Random blood sugar, serum cortisol, serum sodium & potassium . You may try a medicine called Glycopyrrolate 4mg tablet taken on an empty stomach everyday and see if this gives you some relief . You may also keep your body cool by drinking sufficient water and keeping yourself well hydrated. There is a procedure called Iontophoresis which is found to be helpful in reducing sweating in few areas of the body. You may also dust your body with a mixture of cornstarch & salt to minimize sweating. If your sweating is related to some anxiety inducing situations you may also try stress reducing techniques & relaxation techniques such as yoga/ taichi etc according to your individual preferences. Most important is to keep yourself well hydrated at all times . You may carry a portable handheld fan if possible to keep yourself cool. Best regards.