Hyperhidrosis: The Problem Of Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis is a condition which causes excessive sweating. According to research nearly 4 percent of the world’s population suffers from symptoms of hyperhidrosis. Sweaty palms, hands, arms, face and feet can cause embarrassment and social issues. Day-to-day life may become difficult and mingling closely with others an uphill battle. However, hyperhidrosis is a treatable condition and does not have to end in social isolation.

Causes of Hyperhidrosis
Although hyperhidrosis might sound like a joke or something that will go away if you just ignore it, it's a serious medical condition which needs proper handling.
In the brain lies the hypothalamus. This part of the brain is in charge of the sweat-related functions. The hypothalamus sends signals to nerves, which send signals to the sweat glands. These glands then produce sweat. A normal person will only sweat in conditions of activity or warmth. A person suffering from hyperhidrosis, however, sweats all the time. The sweat glands produce a surplus of sweat.
Types of Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis can be divided into two main categories, namely focal hyperhidrosis or primary hyperhidrosis and generalized hyperhidrosis or secondary hyperhidrosis:

• Focal Hyperhidrosis or Primary Hyperhidrosis. This type of hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating in the arm area (including underarms), hands, feet and face. Focal hyperhidrosis is a result of a glitch in the nervous system. The sweat glands are stimulated to produce an excess of sweat.


• Generalized Hyperhidrosis or Secondary Hyperhidrosis. Generalized hyperhidrosis causes the entire body to break out in excessive sweating. It's the result of certain health conditions such as metabolic disorders, neurological disorders and menopause.

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