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What is hyperhidrosis?
Hyperhidrosis: Sweating is a natural body function needed for the regulation of body-temperature. There are five million sweat glands throughout the body and about two-thirds of these glands are situated in the hands. The secretion of sweat is controlled by the sympathetic or (vegetative) nervous system. In approximately 1% of the population, the nerves are over-stimulated and sweat is produced far greater than needed to keep a constant temperature. This condition is referred to as Hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating may be episodic or continuous. Profuse sweating may be caused by warm weather, emotional stress, or for no reason at all.
Hyperhidrosis may be part of an underlying medical condition (secondary hyperhidrosis ) or may be of unknown cause (primary Hyperhydrosis). In general, secondary Hyperhidrosis involves the entire body. Diseases or medical conditions which cause secondary Hyperhidrosis include hyperthyroidism, endocrine treatment for malignant diseases, psychiatric disorders, obesity and menopause. Primary Hyperhydrosis, or sweating without known cause is also termed idiopathic or essential Hyperhydrosis. This is a much more common condition than secondary Hyperhidrosis and may occur in one or several locations of the body. The hands, feet and armpits are the most common locations. The condition usually starts during adolescence and is lifelong. Nervousness and anxiety can precipitate excessive sweating.
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