The Management of Hyperhidrosis
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Approximately 2.8 percent of the general population suffers from a disorder called hyperhidrosis. What exactly is hyperhidrosis? It is a condition in which there is excessively profuse perspiration. Perspiration is a natural physiological function that helps regulate body temperature. In individuals who have hyperhidrosis, however, the amount of perspiration excreted is far beyond what is required for body temperature regulation.
The parts of the body most commonly affected by hyperhidrosis are hands, feet, underarms, and the groin, primarily because there is a high concentration of sweat glands in these parts. However, hyperhidrosis can also affect any other part of the body. Its exact cause is unknown but a common observation among those who suffer from it is that they perspire more when they are nervous.
Excessive sweating can be a source of embarrassment. The movements of an individual who has perspiration stains on his clothing will be limited because of his efforts to keep them from showing. Normal daily activities can be affected, such as the ability to grasp objects securely. Excessive sweating of the feet will also cause problems with footwear, no matter what type of shoes one wears.
Aluminium chloride, botulinum toxin type A (Botox) , oxybutinin (Ditropan and Ditropan XL), glycopyrrolate (Robinul), propantheline bromide (Probanthine), benzatropine (Cogentin), and endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), among others, have been used in the treatment of hyperhydrosis, resulting in varying degrees of success depending on a number of conditions and factors. One thing is certain: it is possible to manage hyperhidrosis effectively.
Healthy eating habits play a significant role in the management of hyperhydrosis. A good and healthful diet is an invaluable adjunct to any therapy that seeks to control excessive sweating. There are even cases wherein hyperhidrosis can be controlled through dietary measures alone. Aside from helping control sweating, choosing to eat healthy has many benefits and absolutely no side effects.
Controlling hyperhidrosis through diet is a fairly simple matter of avoiding some kinds of food, substituting some other kinds with healthier options, and having more of certain kinds. Avoid the intake of onions, garlic, and other spices whenever possible as these tend to contribute to the smell of sweat. Food with high fat content should be substituted with those that have low fat content (for example, low- or non-fat milk instead of whole milk). Herbal teas have proven to be beneficial in the reduction of sweating so drinking lots of it will be advantageous.
A doctor should be consulted by anyone who is suffering from hyperhidrosis, no matter what degree of severity his affliction has. The doctor will diagnose the problem and prescribe a proper mode of treatment.
Though it is a disorder which is often misunderstood, hyperhidrosis is something that can be kept under control. All that is needed is for the sufferer to educate himself on what it is and how it can be managed in order to enjoy a better life.
Note from Author Jane Villardo: To find out more about using Botox to manage hyperhidrosis, go to the Botox resource site.
