The parts of the body most commonly affected by hyperhidrosis are hands, feet, underarms, and the groin, primarily because there is a high concentration of sweat glands in these parts. However, hyperhidrosis can also affect any other part of the body. Its exact cause is unknown but a common observation among those who suffer from it is that they perspire more when they are nervous.

Hyperhidrosis can interfere with an individual’s daily activities. The performance of ordinary manual functions, such grasping objects, can be hampered by having excessively sweaty hands. Excessive underarm perspiration can stain clothing, thus limiting the movements of a person who endeavours to keep the sweat stains from showing to avoid embarrassment. And whatever type of shoes a sufferer wears, excessive sweating of the feet will cause difficulties.

Effective management of hyperhidrosis is possible. There are remedies, medications, and procedures available for those who suffer from it. These include aluminium chloride, botulinum toxin type A (Botox) , oxybutinin (Ditropan and Ditropan XL), glycopyrrolate (Robinul), propantheline bromide (Probanthine), benzatropine (Cogentin), and endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), among others. The degrees of success achieved with these vary, depending on conditions and many factors.

There are instances in which hyperhidrosis can be controlled through dietary measures. This is a natural and healthy method that has no side effects. Choosing a healthful diet has many other benefits aside from controlling excessive sweating. Even in the cases where medical intervention is necessary to control hyperhidrosis, healthy eating habits will surely augment the effects of whatever treatment is being administered.

Controlling hyperhidrosis through diet is a fairly simple matter of avoiding some kinds of food, substituting some other kinds with healthier options, and having more of certain kinds. Avoid the intake of onions, garlic, and other spices whenever possible as these tend to contribute to the smell of sweat. Food with high fat content should be substituted with those that have low fat content (for example, low- or non-fat milk instead of whole milk). Herbal teas have proven to be beneficial in the reduction of sweating so drinking lots of it will be advantageous.

It is always best for a person suffering from hyperhidrosis, regardless of the severity, to consult a medical professional. A medical professional is best equipped to diagnose the cause and effect a cure.

Understanding hyperhidrosis will go a long way towards its management. Those who have hyperhidrosis should not let it control their lives. They should instead take control of it and have a better life.

Originally posted 2009-11-07 22:08:13. Republished by Old Post Promoter

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