Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating. Sweating is the body’s natural way to cool down and maintain a steady, healthy temperature, and sweating in hot environments, during or after physical activity, or even as a result of a stress-related reaction is not uncommon. But when perspiration is excessive and chronic, it can be embarrassing and disruptive, interfering with normal activities and socialization.
In hyperhidrosis, excessive perspiration is produced even when temperatures are cool, and usually occurs in the armpits, hands, and feet without any apparent trigger. Hyperhidrosis can cause clothing to become soaked with perspiration, and it can also cause physical discomfort and emotional anxiety, and stress.
Sometimes, hyperhidrosis can be caused by an underlying medical condition, like:
Hyperhidrosis can also be caused by certain medications. When hyperhidrosis occurs as a result of an underlying condition or medication, it’s called secondary hyperhidrosis.
Primary hyperhidrosis is not related to another medical condition, and it can occur even without an identifiable trigger when the nerves that stimulate sweat gland production are overactive. About 3 percent of the U.S. population suffers from primary hyperhidrosis, and people with a family history of hyperhidrosis are more likely to develop the condition themselves.
In people with secondary hyperhidrosis, the first step in treatment is to address the underlying medical condition to determine if a change in treatment results in a decrease in sweat production. When these steps are ineffective or in people with primary hyperhidrosis, treatment options include:
Patients with hyperhidrosis require ongoing treatment customized for their specific needs to manage symptoms and keep sweating under control.
If you feel that excessive sweating is interfering with your daily life, you don’t have to suffer in silence. Our team at NY Neurology Associates offers proven, effective options for treating hyperhidrosis, tailored to your unique needs. We’re here to help you regain control and confidence.
Call one of our offices in New York today to schedule your consultation and learn more about your treatment options.
Here are some common questions about hyperhidrosis, with answers taken directly from the article above.
Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating.
Hyperhidrosis can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition, such as menopause, anxiety disorders, heart disease, diabetes, spinal cord injury, cancer, or stroke.
In people with secondary hyperhidrosis, the first step in treatment is to address the underlying medical condition. If these steps are ineffective or for people with primary hyperhidrosis, treatment options include prescription antiperspirants for underarm sweating, medication designed to target sweat glands and reduce perspiration, iontophoresis, and BOTOX® injections.
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