What Is Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition which affects the function of the sweat glands in the body. Just one part of the body can be affected or it can actually affect the whole body at once. Primary hyperhidrosis and secondary hyperhidrosis are the two main types of hyperhidrosis. Primary hyperhidrosis does not usually have an obvious cause but there is usually an underlying condition which is causing secondary hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis affects approximately three percent of the population in England and it is a very common condition.
One of the common symptoms of this condition can be excessive facial sweating. Various parts of the face such as the nose, forehead or lips will experience an excessive amount of sweating if the person is suffering from hyperhidrosis of the face. It can also result in the neck and scalp sweating profusely. The amount of sweating in these areas is considered to be excessive when it drips constantly unless it is wiped continuously by the sufferer.
The previous assumption that primary hyperhidrosis was a psychological condition has been discredited recently by scientists after carrying out extensive research. Research has shown that those suffering from hyperhydrosis will not be any more likely to suffer from stress or anxiety as someone who doesn’t have the condition. These researchers also discovered that the most probable cause of primary hyperhidrosis is to do with a person’s genes.
But underlying conditions such as respiratory failure, heart disease, pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, gout, obesity or substance and alcohol abuse can all contribute to secondary hyperhidrosis. It can also be the result of some types of cancers, neurological disorders, certain medications and even some infections.
You may be asking how to stop sweating and it is important to note that lifestyle changes are not a cure for primary hyperhidrosis. However there are treatments that can improve the symptoms. But the treatment of secondary hyperhidrosis will be determined by the underlying condition which is causing it.
Disclaimer: Nothing contained in this article is intended to be used as medical advice and it is not intended to be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it beused for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for your own health professional’s advice.
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