I sweat too much! especially on face and back. When I say too much I mean it! I have hyperhidrosis since childhood but it's getting worse day after day. Even when the temperature is below 25C, I'm still soaked in sweat. I tried all anti-perspirents, many types of prescription pills, nothing works. It's affecting my social and academic life too much. My shirt is always soaked in sweat. Please doctor, are there any permanent or temporary cure of this?

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician33yrs exp

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Sweating is the natural process of the body through which it releases its toxins, but what if that natural course of action becomes deviant by becoming a disorder? Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a disorder that is out of the ordinary and so atypical that it can even embarrass you. So, before you face some more trouble because of excessive sweating, get rid of it by trying out some of the provided home remedies below. Causes of Excessive Sweating Various reasons that can cause your body to sweat in excess can be: ?Excess weight ?Hormonal fluctuations ?Anxiety disorder ?Depression ?Anger ?Diabetes ?Heart or lung disease ?Parkinson?s disease ?Heart failure ?Over-the-counter medication ?Alcohol abuse ?Shingles ?Respiratory problems ?Hyperthyroidism ?Gout ?Injury in the spinal cord ?Pregnancy ?Menopause Symptoms of Excessive Sweating A number of signs and symptoms, which can make out that the person is suffering from hyperhidrosis, are: ?Wet and moist palms and soles ?Visible sweating that even drenches the clothes ?Discoloration of the affected area ?Maceration of the skin ?Foot odour ?Cracking and scaling of the skin Home Remedies for Excessive Sweating 1. Natural Vinegar Intake of two teaspoons of natural vinegar and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar thrice in a day is an excellent remedy to cure the excessive sweating. Take this mixture on an empty stomach- half an hour after or before the meal. 2. Tomato Juice Every day drink a glass of fresh tomato juice made at home to get rid of the problem of excessive sweating. 3. Herbal Tea Sage tea has proven to be a great remedy to cure the troubles of excessive sweating. Brew some sage herbs in warm water and let them cool. Drink this every day as sage is rich in magnesium and Vitamin B, which reduces the activities of sweat glands. This remedy is especially meant for stopping excessive sweating in the underarms. Green tea is equally effective if you do not get sage herbs easily. 4. Potato This is the easiest remedy to get rid of too much sweating. Simply cut slices of potato and rub them u.Grapes Eating grapes every day can soothe out the problem of extreme sweating. It has natural antioxidants and it balances the temperature of the body. 5. Salt Mix a tablespoon of salt with lime juice and massage your hands with this mix. It will decelerate the activities of sweat glands and will cure excessive sweating. Under your arms and the areas, which sweat more. Home Remedies for Excessive Sweating 1.Natural Vinegar. Intake of two teaspoons of natural vinegar and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar thrice in a day is an excellent remedy to cure the excessive sweating. 2.Tomato Juice. 3.Herbal Tea. 4.Potato. 5.Corn-starch and Baking Soda. 6.Wheatgrass Juice. 7.Tannic Acid. 8.Coconut Oil. Heavy sweating (also known as hyperhidrosis) is a very real and embarrassing problem, but there are some effective ways to treat it. What Is Hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder which produces a lot of unhappiness. An estimated 2-3% of people suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). Underarm problems tend to start in late adolescence, while palm and sole sweating often begins earlier, around the age 13 (on the average). Untreated, these problems may continue throughout life. Sweating is embarrassing, it stains clothes, ruins personal contact, and complicates business and social interactions. Severe cases can have serious practical consequences as well, making it hard for people who suffer from it to hold a pen, grip a car steering wheel, or shake hands. Causes OF Hyperhidrosis:- Although neurologic, endocrine, infectious, and other systemic diseases can sometimes cause hyperhidrosis, most cases occur in people who are otherwise healthy. Heat and emotions may trigger hyperhidrosis in some, but many who suffer from hyperhidrosis sweat nearly all their waking hours, regardless of their mood or the weather. Antiperspirants This may be the first treatment that a dermatologist recommends. It is affordable. When applied as directed, an antiperspirant can be effective. Your dermatologist may recommend a regular or clinical-strength antiperspirant. Some patients need a stronger antiperspirant and receive a prescription for one. Iontophoresis (the no-sweat machine) If excessive sweating affects your hands, feet, or both areas, this may be an option. You will use this treatment at home. It requires you to immerse your hands or feet in a shallow pan of tap water. As you do this, a medical device sends a low-voltage current through the water. Many people obtain relief. Some people dislike that this treatment can be time-consuming. Uses: Hands and feet It works by the electric current shuts down the treated sweat glands temporarily. Side effects: Some people develop: ?Dry skin ?Irritated skin ?Discomfort during treatment Prescription medicine Some patients receive a prescription for a medicine that temporarily prevents them from sweating. These medicines work throughout the body. However we cannot prescribe in open question answer session as a rule but you can ask in consultation. These medicines prevent the sweat glands from working. Athletes, people who work in a hot place, and anyone who lives in a warm climate should use extreme caution when using this treatment. The body may not be able to cool itself. Uses: These medicines can effectively treat sweating that involves entire body. This medicine also can be an effective treatment for post-menopausal women who sweat excessively only from their head. Side effects: The medicines that prevent the sweat glands from working can cause: ?Dry mouth ?Dry eyes ?Blurry vision ?Heart palpations (abnormal heartbeat) Surgery If other treatments fail to bring relief, surgery may be considered. Surgery is permanent and carries risks. The following surgeries can stop excessive sweating: ?Surgically remove sweat glands ?Sympathectomy A dermatologist can surgically remove sweat glands from the underarms. This surgery can be performed in a dermatologist?s office. Only the area to be treated is numbed, so the patient remains awake during the surgery. A dermatologist may use one or more of the following surgical techniques to remove sweat glands from the underarms: ?Excision (cut out sweat glands) ?Liposuction (remove with suction) ?Curettage (scrape out) ?Laser surgery (vaporize) Sympathectomy is another surgery used to treat hyperhidrosis. This is major surgery, which a surgeon performs in an operating room. During sympathectomy, the surgeon tries to stop the nerve signals that your body sends to the sweat glands. To do this, the surgeon will cut or destroy certain nerves. To find these nerves, the surgeon inserts a mini surgical camera into the patient?s chest just beneath the underarm. The patient?s lung must be temporarily collapsed so that the surgeon can cut or destroy nerves. Uses: ?Surgical removal of sweat glands is used to treat the underarms ?Sympathectomy is mainly used to treat the palms. 

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