Treatments for Hyperhidrosis

Treatments for Hyperhidrosis

corns2.jpgHyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating of the body, occurs when the body has a rise in temperature without physical activity or due to disorders such as diabetes or those involving the nervous system. Prescription antiperspirants and medications can be used to calm the sweat glands, but if there is no response to the treatment, surgery can be undergone to remove the problematic sweat glands. Iontophoresis, a procedure mostly done to the hands and feet, uses an electrical current given daily for several weeks to reduce the effects of hyperhidrosis.

If you are suffering from hyperhidrosis contact Dr. Michael H. Wynn, DPM of Foot Care Associates of Texas. Dr. Wynn will treat your foot and ankle needs.

Hyperhidrosis of the Feet

Hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder that can cause people to have excessive sweating of their feet. This can usually occur all on its own without rigorous activity involved. People who suffer from hyperhidrosis may also experience sweaty palms.

Although it is said that sweating is a healthy process meant to cool down the body temperature and to maintain a proper internal temperature, hyperhidrosis may prove to be a huge hindrance on a person’s everyday life.

Plantar hyperhidrosis is considered to be the main form of hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis can refer to sweating that occurs in areas other than the feet or hands and armpits. Often this may be a sign of it being related to another medical condition such as menopause, hyperthyroidism and even Parkinson’s disease.

In order to alleviate this condition, it is important to see your doctor so that they may prescribe the necessary medications so that you can begin to live a normal life again. If this is left untreated, it is said that it will persist throughout an individual’s life.

A last resort approach would be surgery, but it is best to speak with your doctor to find out what may be the best treatment for you.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office located in Kingwood, TX. We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.

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