Excessive sweating is called in medicinethe term hyperhidrosis. Doctors say that about 17% of all people face this problem. And do you know what's most interesting? Almost all of them live in cities, not villages. It's hard to say why, but the fact remains. There's probably no need to say that excessive sweating makes a person's life very difficult. And that means it needs to be gotten rid of. But in order for you to be able to do this, you need to approach the problem thoroughly. And the very first thing you need to do is find the root of the problem.
Causes of severe sweating
Excessive sweating can be of two types— general and localized. With general everything is clear - all parts of the body sweat without exception. And localized sweating is characteristic only of certain parts of the body - face, head, feet, palms, armpits. By the way, it is localized increased sweating that most often indicates problems in the body. There are a number of diseases, the symptoms of which can be increased sweating. Moreover - sometimes it is this that makes the doctor suspect this or that disease. So, the main reasons for excessive sweating related to health:
- Diabetes
In diabetes mellitus, in most cases it is verysweating under the arms and/or palms. The sooner this disease is diagnosed, the greater the chances of a person living a normal, full life.
- Cardiovascular diseases
In the event that a person has elevated generalsweating, you can suspect problems with blood vessels. And if sweating is observed at night, then there is a high probability of heart problems. Especially if the sweat is sticky and cold - in this case, you can't delay, urgently go to a cardiologist.
- Tuberculosis
If your palms start to sweat a lot, youIf you feel weak, get tired quickly, and especially if, in addition to all this, you can’t get rid of your cough, you need to see a doctor - in some cases, this may indicate the presence of tuberculosis.
- Pneumonia
Severe sweating can also occur in the event thatif a person has pneumonia. Although in this case it is not difficult to suspect something is wrong, since in addition to sweating there will be a number of other symptoms - cough, fever, difficulty breathing. A doctor will easily diagnose the disease.
- Problems with the endocrine system
Sometimes there are reasons why it may developprofuse sweating, are associated with the endocrine system. And if more specifically - with a hormonal imbalance, no matter what it was caused by. An endocrinologist will examine a person and, if necessary, prescribe an examination that will help identify why this problem arose in the first place. Of course, the causes of very heavy sweating are not always associated with various diseases. For example, heavy sweating can occur in a teenager, in the elderly, and also at a later stage of pregnancy. Or, in the end, there is no reason at all - a banal feature of your body. Although, as a rule, in this case, a person suffers from a wet body all his life, starting from adolescence. But if the problem arose suddenly, do not be lazy and still go to the doctor. At least for your own peace of mind.
General recommendations for sweating
So, what to do if sweating is verystrong? Well, if the reason is a particular disease, you need to start treating it. Get rid of the disease, and you will also get rid of very strong sweating. In the same case, if the reason is just your physiological feature, getting rid of sweating is your task.
- General Hygiene
Be sure to follow basic ruleshygiene rules. Take a shower at least twice a day, remove hair from your armpits. Of course, these measures will not eliminate sweating, but they will prevent the appearance of an unpleasant odor.
- Clothes and footwear
Be very careful about your clothes -Firstly, change your underwear after every shower. Secondly, choose clothes made of natural materials and not too tight. And if your feet sweat a lot, then you need to change your socks whenever possible. And shoes should be made of natural materials so that the skin can "breathe".
- Deodorants
Don't forget about deodorants - theycan also do a good job. But don't get too carried away - no more than twice a day. After all, zinc and aluminum contained in deodorants do not have the most favorable effect on the skin.
Traditional ways to deal with sweat
Today, cosmetologistsoffer several traditional methods of treating severe sweating. Doctors will help to choose a treatment for a specific person, taking into account many factors.
- Botox injections
This method of treating sweating consists ofthe introduction of a special substance into the problem area - Botox. It completely suppresses the normal activity of the sweat glands. Simply put, a person suffering from even very heavy sweating, after these injections completely forgets about the problem. True, only for about six months. And this procedure is not so cheap - that is why it is not worth queuing to do it.
- Ionophoresis
Iontophoresis is nothing more than the familiar to everyonechildhood electrophoresis. Remember? The principle of action is the same - special medications are introduced into problem areas of the skin using current. In principle, the method is quite effective, but in the case of very heavy sweating it is unlikely to be effective enough. The result of the treatment will last for about two months.
- Surgical intervention
In the most severe cases, the doctor may takedecision on the need for surgical intervention. There are several techniques for performing such an operation, but the essence comes down to the following - the doctor damages the sweat glands. which means that they simply stop functioning. But remember that this is the most extreme measure and no doctor will do the operation just like that, at your request - you should not experiment with your body once again.
People's means of combating the problem
Apart from traditional methods of treatment, it is not worth itrefuse folk recipes. The main thing is - do not forget to carefully monitor the components that are included in the recipe that you like - you do not need an allergic reaction.
- Means with a strong sweating of the feet
If you are faced with such a misfortune assweaty feet, you can try the following remedies. First of all, try soda baths - in the evening, before going to bed, dissolve half a glass of baking soda in three liters of warm water and hold your feet in the solution for about 15 minutes. You need to do such baths for at least a week. In most cases, this measure allows you to significantly reduce sweating of the feet. In addition, birch leaves are quite helpful - and you can use both fresh and dry ones. Scald the leaves with boiling water, cool and apply to the foot and between the toes. This procedure should be done once a day until the sweating subsides.
- Means with a strong sweating of the palms
If you are bothered by wet palms, tryget rid of them in the following way. Pour three tablespoons of oak bark with a glass of water and boil for about five minutes. Leave to brew for about an hour. Then heat a glass of water, mix it with a decoction of the bark and hold your palms for at least 10 minutes. It is enough to do this procedure once a day, for at least a week. If this remedy does not help solve the problem, try making a honey-soda ointment. Melt two tablespoons of any natural honey in a water bath, add a teaspoon of baking soda and mix thoroughly. After the mixture has cooled, apply it in a thin layer to clean palms and leave for about 20 minutes. Ideally, this procedure should be done twice a day for five days. Remember that to achieve results, you need to show some patience and, of course, regular treatment. Unfortunately, one-time procedures will not be of any use. But do not despair - absolutely nothing is impossible and you will definitely succeed. We recommend reading:
