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Hyperhidrosis

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Hyperhidrosis

Classification and external resources

ICD-10 R61.

ICD-9 780.8

OMIM 144110 144100

DiseasesDB 6239

MedlinePlus 007259

eMedicine topic list

MeSH [1]

Hyperhidrosis is the condition characterized by abnormally increased perspiration,[1] in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.

Contents [hide]

1 Classification

2 Cause

3 Treatment

3.1 Medications

3.2 Surgical procedures

3.3 Other

4 Prognosis and impact

5 Epidemiology

6 References

7 External links

[edit] Classification

Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, armpits, and the groin area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the relatively high concentration of sweat glands; however, any part of the body may be affected.

Hyperhidrosis can also be classified depending on if it is a congenital or acquired trait. Primary hyperhidrosis is found to start during adolescence or even before and seems to be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic trait. Primary hyperhidrosis must be distinguished from secondary hyperhidrosis, which can start at any point in life. The latter form may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary gland, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause, certain drugs, or mercury poisoning.

Hyperhidrosis may be also divided into palmoplantar (emotional), gustatory or generalized hyperhidrosis.[1]

Alternatively, hyperhydrosis may be classified according to the amount of skin that is affected and its possible causes.[2]:700 In this approach, excessive sweating in an area that is greater than 100 cm2 (up to generalized sweating of the entire body) is differentiated from sweating that affects only a small area.

[edit] Cause

Further information: diaphoresis

The cause of primary hyperhidrosis is unknown, although some surgeons claim that it is caused by sympathetic overactivity. Anxiety can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is that they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role; certain foods and drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response.

Hyperhidrosis of a relatively large area (>100 square cm or generalized)

In people with a past history of spinal cord injuries

Autonomic dysreflexia

Orthostatic hypotension

Posttraumatic syringomyelia

Associated with peripheral neuropathies

Familial dysautonomia (Riley-Day syndrome)

Congenital autonomic dysfunction with universal pain loss

Exposure to cold

Associated with probable brain lesions

Episodic with hypothermia (Hines and Bannick syndrome)

Episodic without hypothermia

Olfactory

Associated with intrathoracic neoplasms or lesions

Associated with systemic medical problems

Pheochromocytoma

Parkinson's disease

Thyrotoxicosis

Diabetes mellitus

Congestive heart failure

Anxiety

Menopausal state

Due to drugs or poisoning

Night sweats

Compensatory

Hyperhidrosis of relatively small area (<100 square cm)

Idiopathic unilateral circumscribed hyperhydrosis

Reported association with:

Blue rubber bleb nevus

Glomus tumor

POEMS syndrome

Burning feet syndrome (Goplan's)

Casualgia

Pachydermoperiostosis

Pretibial myxedema

Gustatory sweating associated with:

Encephalitis

Syringomyelia

Diabetic neuropathies

Herpes zoster (shingles)

Parotitis

Parotid abscesses

Thoracic sympathectomy

Auriculotemporal or Frey's syndrome

Miscellaneous

Lacrimal sweating

Harlequin syndrome

Emotional hyperhydrosis

[edit] Treatment

Hyperhidrosis can often be very effectively managed.

[edit] Medications

Aluminium chloride is used in regular antiperspirants. However, hyperhidrosis sufferers need solutions with a much higher concentration to effectively treat the symptoms of the condition. Its main secondary effect is that it can cause irritation. Also, the solution is usually not effective for hand and foot hyperhidrosis. For severe cases of palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis there is some success using conservative measures such as aluminium chloride antiperspirants.[citation needed]

Botulinum toxin type A injections are used to disable the sweat glands.[3] The effects can last from 4–9 months depending on the site of injections. This procedure used for underarm sweating has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Several anticholinergic drugs reduce hyperhidrosis. Oxybutynin (brand name Ditropan) is one that has shown promise.[4] although it has important side effects, which include drowsiness, visual symptoms and dryness in the mouth and other mucus membranes. A time release version of the drug is also available (Ditropan XL), with purportedly reduced effectiveness. Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) is another drug used on an off-label basis. The drug seem

first of all, i have the sme problem

its simply termed hyperhydrosis or bromohydrosis

u sweat a lot-just like having a bath.

frankly, i sweat a lot - even after a bath,after a small interval of time without fan or ac,etc

but i do not sweat in my innar palms or under my feet.

moreover i sweat A LOT underarms and the tight corner down south.but the sweat dosent smell or stink. but it defenitely keeps my underwear wet for long time

if the sweat stinks, u must take good care of what u take in. becoz, the acids and oils in the food gets into the blood stream and also into the water system in thhe body. so when u secrete sweat, these oils and acids come oout with the water.and it stinkks.

and use deo if u like

sweating is not a problem

but i recommend a consultation with a dermatologist and maybe a thyroid test

its nothing to worry

and there is nothing much we can do

just cope with the situation and be prepared by wearing free cotton clothes, clean sun dried underwears, use a kerchief or a towel whenever he start to sweat. do not do exhaustive work when u r in good dress (it will get wet and will be embaressing)

and keep in mind that u sweat a lot when the ambient temperature of the surroundings changes rapidly(like stepping out of ac). so allow ur body to cope with the temperature change gradually. give your body time to adjust.

i think, once u r used to it, its ok

coz once i too used to fret like this. but now i am accustomed

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She does it for the same reason that you do, Because it feels good! Come on people! I have children and my oldest now 3 has been rocking and humping her stuffed animals and blankies since she was 18months. Some kids go through it and others don't, same as adults some kids are more inclined to masturbate others not so much. My Child has never seen a sex act on TV or walked in on us, she doesn't share abed with us, she was in a crib till 2 years. There is no inappropriate encounters at Daycare or with our family (Hubby has been deployed and no close family member live nearby. Check for Yeast or rashes with doctor if it all checks out encourage privacy, if you walk in tell them to lay on their sides. Kids will tell you they don't know why they do it, because they don't it is innate. Kids don't have a sensor or know that it is bad to do in public or it should be done private, you have to teach them about their body, what is private and if your child is as curious as she seems now is a good time as any to start having these talks, on a 5 year old level of course. On the note about she is not your child, if she is living in your house and you are raising her she is yours, parents all need to get on the same page and agree what your going to do or say to her.

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is sweating a normal thing?

my brother sweats a lot...even wen he is sitting in an AC room..he seems like he has just completed his 200m race...or he has just came out after a shower

i m pretty tensed... our doctors says it is normal...is it??

is it a harmonal imbalance ?

I agree that It is normal, however several factors may be contributing to his amount of sweating. Obesity can be a major cause of sweating as well as diet or lack of water. Check this website for more information http://www.disabled-world.com/health/dermatology/s... or you may try a homeopathic remedy. (If you believe in this kind of stuff)

Ya.. it is quite normal. It depends on the constitution of individuals. Nothing to worry.

He may have too many sweat glands, which can only be removed by surgery x

sweating in ac is not normal.

but its neither harmful.

so chill

it might just be him getting ti the age were u sweat lots, or he might just be a guy who sweats allot, but i wouldn't worry about it.