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Suggest Remedy For Excessive Sweating
Question: I suffer from heavy sweating. These are not the run of the mill hot flashes. These are completely drenching under my clothes to the point of needing another set of clothes. My hair drenching and sweat dripping from my hair onto my neckline, making my shirt or upper garment a perfect sweat outline. my hair goes fllat and my hairdo is gone. So on many occasion I have been looking and feeling wonderful about my appearance and then this full body sweat comes and my hair goes flat, my clothes soak and stick to me so badly that the evening is ruined and I havent even gotten out of the front door. My life is ruined. My social life is nonexistant.
Brief Answer:
Generalized hyperhidrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description it appears that you are suffering from Generalized hyperhidrosis. It is related to conditions like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, hypothalamic dysfunction, diabetes and menopause etc. A low blood sugar and blood pressure can cause excessive sweating too. Severe Anemia can also be the cause. An organic cause for the symptoms needs to be looked for. CBC, blood sugar, Thyroid function tests should be done after a thorough physical examination. Try to wear loose cotton clothing and avoid excess heat exposure. Take adequate amount of fluids to replenish any water loss leading to dehydration. Lemonade with a pinch of salt can be a good idea provided you aren't hypertensive.For the time being symptomatic treatment with Astringent such as alum water, antibacterial soap like safeguard with Triclosan , deodorant and antiperspirant sprays can be used in consult with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
Generalized hyperhidrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description it appears that you are suffering from Generalized hyperhidrosis. It is related to conditions like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, hypothalamic dysfunction, diabetes and menopause etc. A low blood sugar and blood pressure can cause excessive sweating too. Severe Anemia can also be the cause. An organic cause for the symptoms needs to be looked for. CBC, blood sugar, Thyroid function tests should be done after a thorough physical examination. Try to wear loose cotton clothing and avoid excess heat exposure. Take adequate amount of fluids to replenish any water loss leading to dehydration. Lemonade with a pinch of salt can be a good idea provided you aren't hypertensive.For the time being symptomatic treatment with Astringent such as alum water, antibacterial soap like safeguard with Triclosan , deodorant and antiperspirant sprays can be used in consult with your doctor.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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