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What Causes Excessive Sweating?
hi my name is emmet and i have a problem with sweating i have gone to my local gp and had my bloods taking for maybe an overactive thyroid but results came back and i was all clear he couldent tell really what i could do maybe use botox which i would rather not is there anything i could do
Tue, 3 May 2016
Dear Emmet,
This is Dr.S.Tomar from Healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I will be your medical advisor for this question.
First of all thanks for sharing your concern with us.
To find out the exact treatment of your condition , it's important to know that what is causing such symptoms.
Increased sweating can be seen in normal people and can also be seen in some serious conditions as well .Common causes of increased sweating are as follows:
1. menopause
2.hypoglycemia
3. infections like T.B./HIV
4. Certain medicines like anti depressants, propranolol, bethanechol, pilocarpine.
5. pregnancy
6.Lymphoma /malignancy
7. primary hyperhidrosis
8. thyroid issues
Following treatment options are available for such sweating issues:
1. If any infection is the cause then treating that infection will resolve the issue.
2. anticholinergic drugs like propantheline bromide significantly helps.
3. lifestyle changes:
-use antiperspirants
-avoid tight clothing and black color cloths when going out.
- Avoid trigger like alcohol or spicy foods .
4. Consult dermatologist and ask about iontophoresis
5. treatment of anxiety is crucial if the cause if anxiety.
Cases which are refractory to above treatments can go for surgical procedures like :
1.destroying of sweat glands
2, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
I would suggest you to consult your healthcare providers and get tested thoroughly for definitive diagnosis and which will direct the further treatment.
I wish you good health.
Best Regards,
DR.S.TOMAR
This is Dr.S.Tomar from Healthcaremagic.com's medical team and I will be your medical advisor for this question.
First of all thanks for sharing your concern with us.
To find out the exact treatment of your condition , it's important to know that what is causing such symptoms.
Increased sweating can be seen in normal people and can also be seen in some serious conditions as well .Common causes of increased sweating are as follows:
1. menopause
2.hypoglycemia
3. infections like T.B./HIV
4. Certain medicines like anti depressants, propranolol, bethanechol, pilocarpine.
5. pregnancy
6.Lymphoma /malignancy
7. primary hyperhidrosis
8. thyroid issues
Following treatment options are available for such sweating issues:
1. If any infection is the cause then treating that infection will resolve the issue.
2. anticholinergic drugs like propantheline bromide significantly helps.
3. lifestyle changes:
-use antiperspirants
-avoid tight clothing and black color cloths when going out.
- Avoid trigger like alcohol or spicy foods .
4. Consult dermatologist and ask about iontophoresis
5. treatment of anxiety is crucial if the cause if anxiety.
Cases which are refractory to above treatments can go for surgical procedures like :
1.destroying of sweat glands
2, endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy
I would suggest you to consult your healthcare providers and get tested thoroughly for definitive diagnosis and which will direct the further treatment.
I wish you good health.
Best Regards,
DR.S.TOMAR
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