Hyperhidrosis
Definition
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest.
Hyperhidrosis
Alternate Names : Sweating - excessive, Perspiration - excessive, Diaphoresis
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Hyperhidrosis, axillary: See: Axillary hyperhidrosis.
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Hyperhidrosis is a common condition where a person sweats excessively, and much more than the body needs in order to regulate its temperature.
Hyperhidrosis - Cause
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Hyperhidrosis (say: 'hy-per-hy-droh-siss') is excessive sweating. While everyone sweats when they're hot, exercising or feeling stress, people who have hyperhidrosis sweat heavily and sweat most of the time, even without the usual triggers.
Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating. It can be an embarrassing and serious problem. It can affect social, professional, and intimate relationships.
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Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is an uncommon condition that most often affects the palms, underarms, feet and face. Dripping-wet skin can cause embarrassment and interfere with daily activities.
Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is the secretion of sweat in amounts greater than needed to cool the body. Hyperhidrosis usually affects the palms of the hands, soles of the feet and underarms.
What is Hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis is the clinical term to describe constant excessive sweating. Many individuals around the world suffer from this bothersome condition.
Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which the body sweats excessively for little or no reason.
Hyperhidrosis, Clinical Knowledge Summaries (January 2009)
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Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis means excessive sweating. A person with hyperhidrosis can sweat heavily enough to soak their clothes.
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Hyperhidrosis of Axillae (Axillary Hyperhidrosis)
Hyperhidrosis of axillae is a medical term for excessive underarm perspiration/sweating.
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Excessive perspiration, opposite of hypohidrosis
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Hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating. Hidrosis meaning sweating, so hyperhidrosis is too much sweating.
HYPERHIDROSIS"Steam Bath, sweating Radiant Heat Bath, followed by Revulsive Douche to spine and general Cold Douche.
Palmar hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating of the palms of the hands. This is the most common type of sweating disorder and often the most difficult to treat. The main sign of palmar hyperhidrosis is sweaty palms.
Definition Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating in the armpits, palms, soles of the feet, face, scalp, and/or torso.
Axillary hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating from the armpits. Excessive underarm perspiration tends to start in late adolescence.
The cause of hyperhidrosis can be serious. Please contact your physician for a complete evaluation.
In addition, contact your provider immediately if you have excessive sweating:
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The most common disorders treated using sympathectomy are excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (complex regional pain syndrome), which are usually treated via thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
Alternative Names: Hyperhidrosis.
Excessive or profuse sweating is a medical condition with many possible causes. Because it is not a disease, it can be a symptom of another medical condition such as a disorder of the nerves.
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Compensatory hyperhidrosis-people being treated for hyperhidrosis may develop increased sweat production at another area of the body
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When someone sweats more than the average, the condition is called hyperhidrosis. Sweating too much may be embarrassing if it is visible through the clothing or if it causes an offensive odor.
Excessive sweating, also called hyperhidrosis, can affect the entire body, but usually occurs in the palms, soles, armpits, and/or groin area. Excessive sweating is normal when a person is anxious or has a fever.
One of the most embarrassing medical conditions is called hyperhidrosis or, more commonly, excessive sweating.
People who have a condition known as hyperhidrosis tend to sweat excessively, and therefore, they are more likely to develop a strong body odor.
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Sometimes, however, the complex mechanism of perspiration goes awry, resulting in either excessive perspiration (hyperhidrosis) or little or no perspiration (anhidrosis).
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Excessive sweating may be a symptom of an underlying disease, disorder or condition. The medical term for excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis.
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keratoderma is an autosomal dominant condition consisting of an even, smooth plate of hyperkeratotic yellowish skin covering the palms and soles. There is an erythematous border with the normal skin. Often, there is an associated hyperhidrosis.
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Hypertrichosis, hyperpigmentation, and hyperhidrosis may occur in these patients.
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