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What Is The Cause Of Excessive Sweating And Pin Prick Feeling In Body?

I a a 65 year old female. I hzve never sweat to any freat amount all my life. However, the past 3-4 years now I am hot most all the time and in the summer, I am always sweating all over my body, and have pin prickling feelings. What could be causing this I am very uncomfortable.
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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Hi,

You seem to have hyperhidrosis. In your case it is generalised. Many times the cause is not found. Then it would be labled as idiopathic hyperhidrosis. There are many causes or conditions to cause hyperhidrosis. Acromegaly,Anxiety conditions,Cancer,Carcinoid syndrome,Certain medications and substances of abuse,Glucose control disorders,Heart disease,Hyperthyroidism,Lung disease,Menopause,Parkinson’s disease,Pheochromocytoma,Spinal cord injury,
Stroke,Tuberculosis or other infections...etc may be associated with hyperhidrosis.You consult dermatologist to find out some cause of hyperhidrosis.
Antiperspirant like aluminium chloride solution may be applied on affected area.
Medication. Anticholinergics drugs, such as glycopyrrolate might help to prevent the stimulation of sweat glands. Iontophoresis and botox may be useful in localised hyperhidrosis. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD

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What Is The Cause Of Excessive Sweating And Pin Prick Feeling In Body?

Hi, You seem to have hyperhidrosis. In your case it is generalised. Many times the cause is not found. Then it would be labled as idiopathic hyperhidrosis. There are many causes or conditions to cause hyperhidrosis. Acromegaly,Anxiety conditions,Cancer,Carcinoid syndrome,Certain medications and substances of abuse,Glucose control disorders,Heart disease,Hyperthyroidism,Lung disease,Menopause,Parkinson’s disease,Pheochromocytoma,Spinal cord injury, Stroke,Tuberculosis or other infections...etc may be associated with hyperhidrosis.You consult dermatologist to find out some cause of hyperhidrosis. Antiperspirant like aluminium chloride solution may be applied on affected area. Medication. Anticholinergics drugs, such as glycopyrrolate might help to prevent the stimulation of sweat glands. Iontophoresis and botox may be useful in localised hyperhidrosis. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD