hyperhidrosis cause and treatment

Sweating is one of the mechanisms for maintaining balance and helping our bodies reduce heat and cool down. The nervous system will stimulate the sweat glands to work when our body temperature rises.
However, for some patients, there may be localized sweating. By exerting more force on the hands and feet than usual, which is not related to heat or higher body temperature from exercise.

The negative effects of hyperhidrosis can lead to itching and inflammation in the sweaty area. Body odor is caused by bacteria on the skin, or changes in the skin such as dark circles, uneven skin tone, cracks, thin skin, or decomposed skin, thus affecting daily life.
To determine which types of sweating are abnormal and should be examined by a medical professional. The most worrisome symptoms are:
1. Excessive sweating that interferes with daily activities
2. Sweating more than normal, despite being in the same environment without being caused by external factors.

Causes of hyperhidrosis
In terms of abnormalities from excessive sweating or sweating on the hands, Asst. Prof. Sira Laohathai, MD, an endoscopic thoracic surgeon at Phyathai 1 Hospital, said…
“The most common cause of hand sweating is primary hyperhidrosis. This is a condition in which the nerves that control the sweat glands overwork. Although not triggered by exercise or elevated temperatures. Excessive hand sweating in this group often found in young patients on the palms and soles of the feet. At present, the medical profession is still unable to determine the exact cause. But it was found that some patients’ symptoms may be caused by genetic traits.
Another condition that can occur is secondary hyperhidrosis. This is a condition in which sweaty hands are caused by the patient’s own health problems. But this group is rare and often has a lot of sweating all over the body. This type of sweating usually occurs in people with diabetes. Menopausal women Patients with hyperthyroidism or taking certain medications.

Hyperhidrosis even without life-threatening and it’s not about heart disease, as many people used to believe. But the occurrence of such conditions may affect work. Engineers, computer technicians, artists, caterers, craftsmen, masseuses, and other professionals who require a lot of hands.
In addition, the physical condition that occurs may result in anxiety. There is uneasiness to the point of being nervous. Cause problems when doing various activities in everyday life; affect the mood; because unwanted behavior.

Hyperhidrosis treatment
For the treatment of hand sweating. They range from the use of deodorant to make the sweat glands not function, taking medication and Botox injections. But the treatment that gives good results in the long term and can see the results immediately is the treatment with laparoscopic surgery. This type of surgery is a one centimeter laparoscopic surgery in the area under the armpits on both side will be able to return home after recuperating at the hospital for only 1 day.
Any patient who is having the above symptoms should seek advice from a medical professional for the decision to receive treatment or surgery which is safe and gives clear results.

If you consider receiving Hyperhidrosis surgery, we recommend consulting with our specialist at the Internal Medicine Center of Phyathai 1 International, open daily from 8 am to 8 pm. To ensure the fastest procedure time, we recommend taking a reservation by phone at number