Health Matters; (Hyperhidrosis)

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Just imagine others that can even be anxious about anything both sweat marks and wet handshakes, and holding pens being difficult. This has always the condition that affect many people and they don't feel comfortable about it. If you are one that has this difficulties too Know that this thing is known as hyperhidrosis. It's when your body simply contains too much perspiration. Living for an individual is one sort of a nightmare. So, let us go into the causes of it, how people actually cope with it, the various ways in which one would deal or overcome with it, and some myths that have to be dispelled.

Hyperhidrosis root causes is if a person has one or more relatives who have had excessive sweating. And below are some of the common causes too;

• Low blood sugar
• Overheating
• Anxiety
• Thyroid
• Diabetes
• Menopause
• Heart attack
• Medical condition

Hyperhidrosis can be either primary or secondary,and here are the differences;

• Primary Hyperhidrosis: It is usually genetic. It tends to start either during childhood or during adolescence. It only affects specific parts of the body, which include the hands, feet, underarms, and face. Its exact cause is unknown but was thought to be due to overactive sweat glands.

• Secondary hyperhidrosis- It occurs due to some other medical condition or as an after-effect of some medicines. Diabetes, thyroid, and menopause are some of the conditions which may lead to secondary hyperhidrosis. Any part of the body can be involved.

I must say, it is not easy to live with hyperhidrosis. A constant thought of sweating causes social anxiety and embarrassment. Generally people suffering from hyperhidrosis try to avoid all social interactions which may affect their personal life and work life. Some things like Shaking hands, writing, and using the computer are some simple tasks that become very difficult. However frequently or Continuous moisture may cause skin problems like infections and irritation or rashes.

Managing of hyperhidrosis can be done through various ways whose effectiveness varies:

• Topical Treatments: Antiperspirants available over the counter normally contain aluminum chloride applied directly to the affected part of the body with an aim to reduce sweating.

• Medications: Oral, anticholinergic medications block chemical signals that tell glands to sweat and thus reduce it.

• Botox Shots: The injection of botulinum toxin is a very effective method to temporarily block the nerves that cause excessive sweating. It has been very effective in the treatment of cases of underarm sweating.

• Iontophoresis: A device delivers a mild electric current via water into your skin to reduce the amount of sweat coming from your hands and feet.

• Surgery: Normally doing the surgery includes the part of nerves that control the sweat glands, repositioning those nerves, or even removing of the sweat glands totally.

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However, I must say that there are a few or little changes that can be apply or start in the lifestyle which help to reduce the symptoms of hyperhidrosis:

• Clothing Choices: Loose, comfortable clothes made from natural fibers such as cotton allows air to pass through and reduce disposition to perspire.

• Dietary: Avoid spicy foods caffeine and alcohol minimize the episodes of sweating

• Hygiene: Frequent showering and keeping skin dry with some absorbing powders avoid infection.

• Stress management: Yoga, meditation, and breathing might improve any person's stress management; this is importantly one significant part because many times the stress itself has been one of the causative factors that might induce this condition.

Following are a few misbeliefs about hyperhidosis, which needs to be clarified:

• "It's Just a Phase": Most people take hyperhidrosis to be the kind of condition that may vanish sooner or later. Precisely opposite, for most, it is there for their lifetime and requires some sort of intervention to treat it.

• It's Not a Big Deal: More often, the condition is made to appear so minor. Actually, it seriously gets in the way of one's social and even emotional life.

• Hyperhidrous Due to Poor Hygiene: it does not. Quite contrary to that, the people suffering from hyperhidrosis keep themselves drier and cleaner than a normally breathing human would do.

Conclusion

Hyperhidrosis is not only excessive sweating but is, in fact, a life condition. The causes, the effects, and possibilities of treatment-if understood-go a long way in helping the sufferer cope with his symptoms and thus improving the quality of life. We look at some misconceptions being dispelled and create a supportive and well-informed community for those who have hyperhidrosis.

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