Is sweating a lot good?

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1. Is sweating a lot good?

Is sweating a lot good? Sweating is a normal physiological state of the body, has a very good effect that is to balance the temperature and remove toxins from the body. However, if excessive sweating causes a great impact on daily life and work, it may be a sign of a disorder of the autonomic nervous system or a symptom of some other disease such as.
Hyperhidrosis syndrome due to autonomic neuropathy: autonomic neuropathy is a family genetic disease, the location of sweating is usually on the palms, feet, armpits, head and face,... In particular, the more sweat is produced if you are stressed. Excessive sweating due to infection: The most common cause is tuberculosis infection. Tuberculosis causes a lot of sweat in the evening and midnight, besides it is accompanied by symptoms such as high fever, chills, rapid weight loss, persistent cough, ... If you see you appear, If you have these symptoms, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible. Hyperthyroidism: Excessive sweating can also be a warning sign that you may have hyperthyroidism, because overactive thyroid hormones stimulate sweat glands. If you have excessive sweating accompanied by symptoms such as: insomnia, nervousness, anxiety, heart palpitations, rapid weight loss, bulging eyes, ... then you should quickly seek medical attention. Early examination and diagnosis will help the treatment process be more effective, because if the condition of hyperthyroidism is left untreated for a long time, it will have the risk of affecting the heart and possibly leading to complications. other dangerous conditions. Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system to increase secretion of adrenaline hormone, causing increased sweating, heart palpitations,... Besides, you will be easily dizzy, fainting when blood sugar drops. Therefore, if you often have low blood sugar, remember to always carry some candy with you so that when you find your body in an uncomfortable state, immediately eat some sweets to overcome the symptoms of hypoglycemia. Cancer: Excessive sweating, especially at night, can be an early symptom of cancer. Cancers such as blood cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, chromium cell tumor,... often cause increased sweating and are accompanied by swollen lymph nodes, high fever, chills, and fatigue. .. Endocrine disorders: endocrine disorders appear in both men and women. The lack of estrogen and testosterone hormones in both sexes can cause the body to send false information to the brain, causing the brain to think that the body is hot and sweat to cool off. Excessive sweating due to diabetes: Excessive sweating is a common complication in people with diabetes. The cause is a disorder of blood sugar metabolism that causes complications on the nervous system, stimulates the sympathetic nervous system to work improperly, thereby leading to disturbances in the secretion of sweat glands. To overcome increased sweating, patients with diabetes need to take medication according to the doctor's treatment regimen and maintain a scientific lifestyle.

2. Excessive sweating should be treated like?

Treatments for hyperhidrosis depend on the cause. Therefore, the most important thing is to determine the cause of excessive sweating. For hyperhidrosis secondary to other medical conditions, definitive treatment of the underlying medical condition is required. For primary hyperhidrosis due to autonomic dysfunction there are 4 treatment methods including:

2.1 Medical treatment

There are 2 drugs used to treat excessive sweating, which are topical and oral anticholinergics:
Topical: topical medication is the simplest way to treat excessive sweating. . Usually, these topical medications will contain ingredients such as aluminum chloride salts, which have the effect of tightening pores so that sweat cannot escape. However, because this topical medication has only a temporary effect and is only suitable for small areas of skin such as the palms, feet and armpits, you must use it regularly every day. Anticholinergic drugs: such as glycopyrrolate, oxybutynin, propantheline,... can help reduce sweating by inhibiting sympathetic nervous system activity. Anticholinergic drugs can cause some side effects such as: dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, arrhythmia, blurred vision,... Therefore, you should only use the drug according to the treatment regimen and instructions. doctor.

2.2 Ion electrophoresis

Ion electrophoresis is commonly done to treat sweating hands and feet. During the procedure, you will be immersed in a low-current electrolyte solution of about 10 milliamperes for 20 to 30 minutes. For the treatment to be highly effective, you need to conduct iontophoresis at least 3 times / week for the first month, and the following months can reduce the frequency to 2-4 times / month. Ion electrophoresis is quite safe and can be effective within 6 months of treatment, after which excessive sweating can still return. In addition, you should also note that ion electrophoresis method is not suitable for pregnant women, epilepsy patients, people with pacemakers,...

2.3 Botox injections

Botox injections are a commonly used method to treat excessive sweating in the palms, feet, and armpits. The doctor will conduct many injections of botulinum under the skin to prevent the body from releasing neurotransmitters that can stimulate sweat glands to increase secretion. However, botox injections can cause you to experience some unwanted effects such as skin allergies, nausea, headaches, decreased vision, drooping eyelids, urinary retention, heart palpitations,...

2.4 Surgery

Sympathetic ganglion ablation is the last resort performed if the above methods of treatment are not effective. When the sympathetic ganglion in the chest is removed, sweat from the limbs and armpits will no longer be secreted. However, there will be compensatory perspiration complications in other parts of the body. In general, although this method can be completely treated, it can cause many complications such as anesthetic allergy, postoperative infection, Horner's syndrome causing drooping eyelids,...
In short, sweating Secretion is a very good physiological condition, helping the body to regulate temperature and remove toxins from the body. However, excessive sweating can be caused by autonomic disorders or symptoms of some diseases such as hyperthyroidism, toxicity, endocrine disorders, etc. Sweating a lot does not affect the body. health but has a significant impact on your life and work. Treatment for hyperhidrosis depends on the cause. Secondary hyperhidrosis requires definitive treatment of acquired diseases. Primary sweating due to autonomic dysfunction will be treated with sympathetic ganglion burning.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, the treatment of sweating hands and feet caused by autonomic nervous system disorders is performed by endoscopic sympathectomy, in order to reduce excessive sweating of the hands and feet. Experienced doctors with modern equipment. Patients will be screened before, during surgery, and checked and monitored after surgery according to the international standard treatment protocol. The thoracic endoscopic method for treating sweaty hands and feet has given outstanding results: Instant effect, one-time surgery for long-term effects, high aesthetics, safety and short hospital stay. . The advantages of laparoscopic sympathectomy are low cost, short hospital stay, drier limbs after surgery, early and convenient return to life as well as increased self-confidence. sick.

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