What Is Meant By Hyperhydrosis
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. It is a very common condition which actually affects around three percent of the English population.
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. Excessive sweating is the term which would describe continuous dripping sweat in any one area which needs to be wiped constantly.
The previous assumption that primary hyperhidrosis was a psychological condition has been discredited recently by scientists after carrying out extensive research. Sufferers of primary hyperhidrosis have been found to be no more likely to have a problem with stress or anxiety than someone without 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 but lifestyle changes cannot cure 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.