Article by Thara Washington
Do you have questions about Hyperhidrosis?What it is? What are its causes and treatments? Or maybe you’re just plain curious. If so, this article is for you.
Here are most the frequently asked questions about Hyperhidrosis.
Q: What is Hyperhidrosis?
A: Hyperhidrosis is a disorder that causes excessive sweating in either the hands, (palmar hyperhidrosis) feet (plantar hyperhidrosis) or the armpits (axillary hyperhidrosis).
Q: How many people does Hyperhidrosis affect?
A: Hyperhidrosis affect about 1% of the world’s population.
Q: What are the causes of Hyperhidrosis?
A: There are no clear causes for hyperhidrosis but, this happens when the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the sweat glands malfunctions producing excessive sweat. But 50% of Hyperhidrosis cases are hereditary
Q: Can Hyperhidrosis be treated or cured?
A: Hyperhidrosis can be treated in some cases with special creams and ointments, iontophoresis which involves electrical stimulation (usually for the hands)and, in some cases cured through surgery which removes or destroys a portion of the main sympathetic nerve to prevent the nerves’ hyperactivity. Some patients even develop other problems like allergy to medication, or anesthesia.
Q: What are the symptoms of Hyperhidrosis?
A: The symptoms of -Hyperhidrosis are excessive sweating in the hands, feet, face and armpits. Excessive amounts of perspiration that is disproportionate to the activities done.
Q: Does Hyperhidrosis treatment last for life?
A: The non-surgical treatments for Hyperhidrosis, such as ointments, iontophoresis, oral medications and topical treatment, are short lived. Surgical treatment can last for a life time although there are side effects that affect some patients. Even though some cases of Hyperhidrosis may last your lifetime, it doesn’t in anyway shorten your life span (“benign”).
Q: What is E.T.S?
A: E.T.S. stands for Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy which is the most effective treatment for Hyperhidrosis at present. The procedure is done by simultaneously cutting the Sympathetic nerve at the precise spot as it crosses the second rib the lungs remain un-collapsed and all Kuntz nerves are removed.
Q: What are the side effects of E.T.S. treatment?
A: The most common side effects of E.T.S treatment is compensatory sweating in the other body parts this is common for all after E.T.S treatment either in a greater or lesser degree. Although there are no definite answers as to why compensatory sweating occurs most of the patients’ main concerns are whether they would dehydrate. Even though the risk of dehydration is valid concern only about 5% – 10% of patients suffer severe compensatory sweating.
We have covered the Frequently Asked Questions concerning Hyperhidrosis and you should now have a clearer understanding of its’ causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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About the Author
Thara is both a fitness enthusiast and a research/review expert who runs a few fitness websites as well as the very popular http://www.ultimatelowcarbrecipes.com
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