Sweating is a natural phenomenon of the body. Whether you’ve
just come from a robust workout or spent a few minutes in the sweltering heat,
you’re probably going to sweat 3-4 times a day. It’s totally normal, and
actually healthy to perspire that much. Your body gets rid of the toxins and cools
itself off through that sweat. You can always take a quick shower and spray
some deodorant to feel nice and clean again.
However, if you’ve been noticing excessive sweating, even
when there isn’t an external trigger, then you may have a condition called
Hyperhidrosis. It is a common disorder, which affects almost 3-4% of the
American population currently. The most common parts of the body that are prone
to sweating are underarms, soles of the feet, palms, and sometimes the upper
back.
It’s not that hard to identify whether you have this
condition or not because it usually starts around the age of 13. If left
untreated, excessive sweating can certainly threaten your quality of life. It
can lead to poor relationships, lack of confidence, and make socializing
extremely difficult. If you’re sweating for nearly everything you do – like
holding the car wheel, shaking someone’s hands, or using your phone – then it’s
important to seek medical treatment.
Symptoms
Some common signs of Hyperhidrosis include having constantly
wet palms and wet soles of the feet. If your clothes quickly soak with sweat,
or you face painful skin problems like bacterial infections, then you may have
Hyperhidrosis. Stained clothing, frequent sweating without an external trigger
and lack of self-confidence are all symptoms of this grave condition. Over
time, you may develop body odor issues, which can keep you from approaching
people and making friends.
Causes
The possible causes of excessive sweating include primary
Hyperhidrosis and secondary Hyperhidrosis. The former is associated with
heightened stress, anxiety, and nervousness. It causes profound emotional
stress in the patient for which they may need urgent treatment. The root of the
problem is in fact excessive sweat production in the apocrine glands of the
human skin.
Secondary Hyperhidrosis is usually caused by diabetes, heart
diseases, spinal cord injuries, anxiety, or Parkinson’s. And, while this is
just a handful of causes, the problem can also be deeper, linking to respiratory
failure, hyperthyroidism, and even cancer.
Treatment
However, none of this should ever scare you. As acute as the
problem looks, it can be solved with a quick surgery. While Botox or paralytic
agents may be a temporary solution, getting an excision to reduce those
apocrine glands is a permanent Hyperhidrosis treatment. The professional will
insert a small incision in the armpit and use cannulas to remove the excessive
glands.
Day Plastic Surgery
Nobody likes to walk around reeking of sweat. There is no
harm in seeking surgery to improve the quality of your life. And, if you’re
seeking a professional surgeon to do the job for you, then get
in touch with Dr. Norman Bakshandeh Day at Day Plastic Surgery.
