Excessive SweatingKnown medically as Hyperhidrosis |
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The very basic explanation for excessive sweating is that a segment of the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for this presentation. What is the sympathetic chain you may ask? This is an autonomous part of the nervous system on which we have no control. The autonomous nervous system has two parts to it, the sympathetic and the parasympathetic. Those systems affect blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety level and many other functions. Commonly affected areas of the body are the hands, and feet. In smaller groups of patients the facial and armpit areas are affected as well. Different methods were used to treat excessive sweating such as herbal medications, different oral medications, lotions, and injections of botox. All of the above had limited success and if successful only for a limited periods of time. The surgical method known as ETS is the only known permanent solution. Dr. Reisfeld based in Los Angeles at The Center for Hyperhidrosis offers a up to date site on the surgery procedure itself (ETS) and hyperhidrosis. Throughout this site we go into great detail to describe the issues surrounding excessive sweating, its history, the various treatments, and what the future holds for this condition. Medical advances are being made all the time by the conditions leading surgeons. Please let us know if there is anything further you would like added to this site. Be sure to consult with your doctor before making any medical decisions. Learn more about excessive hand sweating, foot sweating, armpit sweating. Updated August 2008. |
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