Mental Health and Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is defined as abnormally excessive sweating unrelated to heat or exercise. If you have this condition you might find yourself sweating so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Hands, feet, underarms and the face are areas that are typically affected, and the sweating usually occurs on both sides of the body. The most common form of hyperhidrosis is known as primary focal (essential) hyperhidrosis. The nerves responsible for signaling sweat glands become overactive, even though they haven’t been triggered by physical activity or a rise in temperature. It’s interesting to note that the problem becomes even worse with stress or nervousness. A person’s palms, soles, and sometimes face, are often affected. It can run in families so there might be a genetic component. Secondary hyperhidrosis, which is less common than essential hyperhidrosis, occurs when excess sweating is due to a medical condition. This type of hyperhidrosis is more likely to cause sweating all over the body. Secondary hyperhidrosis can be triggered by: Diabetes Menopause hot flashes Thyroid problems Low blood sugar Some types of cancer Heart attack Nervous system disorders Infections Certain medications Opioid withdrawal Not surprisingly, heavy sweating can cause embarrassment and even social anxiety. In this International Hyperhidrosis Society article, several studies pertaining to secondary hyperhidrosis are cited. There appears to be some type of correlatio...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Mental Health and Wellness Dehydration Hyperhidrosis Sweat sweating Source Type: blogs