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Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Joanelle Rojas Mechalske 14 February, 2012. Heat and emotions may trigger excessive sweating Neurologic, metabolic, and other systemic diseases. This even happens to people who are healthy; therefore, weight is not a factor. What Are the Cause(s)?.

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Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

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  1. Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) Joanelle Rojas Mechalske 14 February, 2012

  2. Heat and emotions may trigger excessive sweating • Neurologic, metabolic, and other systemic diseases. This even happens to people who are healthy; therefore, weight is not a factor. What Are the Cause(s)?

  3. Symptoms are dry mouth, blurred vision, wetness • Affects the hands, feet , and armpits • Visible signs can’t be noted at the Doctor’s office • Tests: 1. Starch- codine test (a codine solution is applied to the sweaty area. After it dries, starch is sprinkled on the area. • 2. Paper test *In majority, no cause can be found. Genetic. Signs and Symptoms

  4. When excessive sweating occurs in typical areas it’s called Focal or Primary- 2% to 3% of the populationare effected. • <40% patients seek medical help • If excessive sweating is caused by another medical condition it’s called Secondary (all over body or one area) • Conditions: acromegaly, anxiety conditions, cancer, carcinoid syndrome, glucose control disorders, heart disease, lung disease, stroke, and tuberculosis Continuation

  5. Antiperspirants: Certain- Dri • Medications: Robinul Forte containing aluminum chloride hexhydrate • Iontophoresis: (electrical therapy) Uses tap water and electric waves • Botox • Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (surgery) Treatments

  6. There are no results in having a cure or prevention for excessive sweating. It is mostly a genetic disease or triggered by a medical condition. Cures + Preventions

  7. A.D.A.M. "Hyperhidrosis - PubMed Health." NCBI. U.S National Library of Medicine- The World's Largest Medical Library, 13 May 2011. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0004518/>. Monsma, Genevieve. "An Overview of Hyperhidrosis, or Excessive Sweating." WebMD - Better Information. Better Health.NazarioBrunilda, 06 Jan. 2010. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/hyperhidrosis2>. Total Dermatology. "Irvine HyperhidrosisTreatment." Cosmetic, Corrective & Surgical. Total Dermatology, 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://totaldermatology.com/hyperhidrosis.php>. Work Cited

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