Hello Doc, I have a question. I sweat excessively from hands and feet. Does this is a symptom of any deficiency?

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No not due to any deficiency. This condition is known as Hyperhydrosis. Your one is Focal. The cause of primary hyperhidrosis is unknown, although some studies claim it is caused by sympathetic over-activity. Nervousness or excitement can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. Other factors can play a role; certain foods and drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response. Humectants such as glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, draw water into the outer layer of skin. Glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol are found in Vaseline. Hypothetically excessive use of vaseline over time may be one cause of palmar hyperhidrosis, however research needs to be conducted to provide evidence. A common complaint of patients is they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. It usually it get reduced with age. You do regular exercise, adopt healthy lifestyle. Do little meditation regularly to control your mind. Several anticholinergic drugs are tere that reduce hyperhidrosis, although it has important side effects, which include drowsiness, visual symptoms and dryness in the mouth and other mucous membranes. Working persons face real problem with these discomforts this drug causes. Better to avoid drugs and improve your health and mental strength you shall be out of discomfort and gradually the problem shall go.

Tapan Kumar Bhattacharjee · Accepted Answer

No not due to any deficiency. This condition is known as Hyperhydrosis. Your one is Focal. The cause of primary hyperhidrosis is unknown, although some studies claim it is caused by sympathetic over-activity. Nervousness or excitement can exacerbate the situation for many sufferers. Other factors can play a role; certain foods and drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells can trigger a response. Humectants such as glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol, draw water into the outer layer of skin. Glycerin, lecithin, and propylene glycol are found in Vaseline. Hypothetically excessive use of vaseline over time may be one cause of palmar hyperhidrosis, however research needs to be conducted to provide evidence. A common complaint of patients is they get nervous because they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. It usually it get reduced with age. You do regular exercise, adopt healthy lifestyle. Do little meditation regularly to control your mind. Several anticholinergic drugs are tere that reduce hyperhidrosis, although it has important side effects, which include drowsiness, visual symptoms and dryness in the mouth and other mucous membranes. Working persons face real problem with these discomforts this drug causes. Better to avoid drugs and improve your health and mental strength you shall be out of discomfort and gradually the problem shall go.