You don’t wear a nice blouse you like, because you are afraid to sweat through it. Sounds familiar? About 2-3 percent of the population suffers from excessive sweating. It is a medical condition and is called hyperhidrosis. It happens because of the overactive thyroid. This problem is usually localized in the underarms, palms and soles. Most sufferers have it in their underarms. It can start at any age, even in infancy, and is difficult to control. The more you think about it, the more you sweat. It can have a debilitating impact on your social life. But this problem can be solved.
Facts about Excess Sweating
- Every person has 2 to 4 million sweat glands present under the lower part of the skin.
- Sweat glands exist to control the body temperature by emitting a watery secretion which should cool the body.
- Obese people suffer from excessive sweating much more often than thin ones.
- Women during menopause are more prone to excessive sweating.
- Metabolic and neurological disorderscontribute to heavy sweating.
- A low blood sugar level can cause hyperhidrosis.
- Excess sweating can be hereditary.
There are different treatments which are effective against excess sweating.
Antiperspirant Deodorants
The easiest way to reduce sweating is to use an antiperspirant deodorant. There are good deodorants that usually work, but when it comes to excess sweating, they can show no effect. Some of them can cause irritation.
Oral Medications
There are a number of oral medications which help to control sweating. But they can have side effects along with desired ones. You should anyway consult your physician about their use.
Drysol
There are a number of oral medications which help to control sweating. But they can have side effects along with desired ones. You should consult your physician about their use. Your doctor may determine that you have a thyroid problem that is leading to excessive perspiration. In these cases, you will be prescribed some thyroid pills that will help regulate this disorder and reduce the amount that your body sweats. Once you start taking these pills, it is recommended that you switch to order your prescription online, as this method will save you money. In fact, many medications are available online for a fraction of the cost as similar medication costs as a local pharmacy, which makes it much easier for you to manage your perspiration problem without it affecting your monthly budget.
Iontophoresis
Iontophoresis could also be useful against excess sweating. Using torch battery electricity, it switches off the sweat glands.
Learn to Manage Stress
The most important is to avoid stress and no to be nervous, as nervousness makes us sweat very often. You can read about some tips in “Tips How to Manage Stress”.
Botox Injections
A more radical solution are Botox injections. They can paralyze sweat glands for six months to a year. It’s not cheap – it would costs about $800 to $1,500. This procedure needs a qualified doctor and you should be informed about all possible side effects of the injection. It should be noted, that compared to the surgical treatment, Botox injections don’t have widespread side effects, as they are applied locally. They have become quite popular.
Surgical Treatment of Excessive Sweating
Surgical treatment is considered as very effective against heavy sweating for most people and includes surgical removal of sweat glands or removing the sweat nerves near the spine in the upper chest, which is called sympathectomy. Like all surgical procedures, surgical treatment of hyperhidrosis involves some risk, for example, scarring in the underarms after the removal of sweat glands or rebound sweating in previously unaffected areas. Please, make sure to be informed about all the procedures before doing them.
