Explaining Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition which can cause abnormal functioning of the sweat glands in the body. You may find that it can affect the entire body or it can just affect one part of the body. Primary hyperhidrosis and secondary hyperhidrosis are the two main types of hyperhidrosis. Although there is usually no evident cause for primary hyperhidrosis, secondary hyperhidrosis is usually caused by another underlying health condition such as an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Around 3 percent of the population in England suffer from hyperhydrosis making it a fairly common condition.
One of the common symptoms of this condition can be excessive facial sweating. Hyperhidrosis which affects the face will result in large amounts of perspiration affecting certain parts of the face such as lips, nose or forehead. The neck and scalp can also suffer from excessive sweating if you have facial hyperhidrosis. If you find that you are constantly dripping with perspiration in these areas and have to be continuously wiping it, then it is considered to be excessive sweating.
Scientists have discredited the previous notion that primary hyperhidrosis was the result of a psychological condition. Research has shown that those suffering from hyperhydrosis will not be any more likely to suffer from stress or anxiety as someone who doesn’t have the condition. And in fact research has also shown that this condition could be a genetic condition.
In contrast, secondary hyperhidrosis can be caused by a number of underlying health conditions including heart failure, pregnancy, respiratory failure, hyperthyroidism, anxiety, alcohol and substance abuse gout and obesity. It can also be the result of some types of cancers, neurological disorders, certain medications and even some infections.
You may be wondering how to stop sweating and it is important to note that lifestyle changes are not a cure for primary hyperhidrosis. Although with some treatments you can improve the symptoms. The underlying condition of secondary hyperhidrosis will have to be treated for this condition to improve.
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.
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