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Suggest Remedy For Excessive Perspiration On Chest, Upper Legs And Buttocks
Question: About 10 yrs. ago I had a surgery for hyperhydrosis, excessive sweating of my hands & feet. No more sweating of my hands, yes my feet still, and my lower back like I was told I would have on my lower back. This past month I have had excessive perspiration on my chest, back, back of my upper legs and buttocks. Is there something out of balance ? I am not nervous. I purchased an herb over the internet that was to help the sweating, I tried it for 3 weeks, disappointment it didn't help. I appreciate your advice.
Brief Answer:
Sweating
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your sweating problem.
Indeed, it can be frustrating, particularly when no cause is found.
The few endocrine/hormone related conditions that cause sweating are :
1 Over active thyroid
A simple non-fasting blood test called TSH will help diagnose this problem.
2 Acromegaly
Another random blood test for IGF1 rules out this condition in most cases
3 Pheochromocytoma
A blood test called Plasma free metanephrines are useful in ruling out this condition.
4 Menopausal symptoms
These can occur at any age, although very uncommon to start at your age
5 Low blood glucoses
These typically occur on individuals with diabetes on glucose lowering medication. I see you are on none.
Sweating
Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your sweating problem.
Indeed, it can be frustrating, particularly when no cause is found.
The few endocrine/hormone related conditions that cause sweating are :
1 Over active thyroid
A simple non-fasting blood test called TSH will help diagnose this problem.
2 Acromegaly
Another random blood test for IGF1 rules out this condition in most cases
3 Pheochromocytoma
A blood test called Plasma free metanephrines are useful in ruling out this condition.
4 Menopausal symptoms
These can occur at any age, although very uncommon to start at your age
5 Low blood glucoses
These typically occur on individuals with diabetes on glucose lowering medication. I see you are on none.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
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