Excessive sweating of the hands is a sign of sympathomimetic hyperhidrosis, which causes hands to be constantly wet, even in cold and dry weather.
Dr. Vu Duc Nin, Deputy Head of Oncology Department, Quang Ninh General Hospital, said that sweating is the body’s normal temperature regulation response when exercising, playing sports or hot weather. Excessive sweating even under normal conditions is a sign of sympathomimetic hyperhidrosis. In people with this disease, the sympathetic branch of the nervous system works abnormally, causing sympathetic hyperactivity, causing the sweat glands to be continuously stimulated, leading to uncontrolled sweating of the hands and feet.
As a 17-year-old male student, in Ha Long City, has sweated his palms for many years, has difficulty even holding a pen, affecting his studies and daily life. I went to Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital for examination at the beginning of June, the doctor diagnosed her with increased sweating due to sympathetic hyperactivity, indicated thoracic surgery to burn sympathetic nodes. Immediately after burning, the patient’s hand was dry and warm, no sweat when holding it, and was discharged after three days of surgery.
According to the International Association of Hyperhidrosis, about 365 million people suffer from hyperhidrosis, which affects work. Common causes are genetics, an unbalanced diet, excessive physical activity, or a side effect of certain medications. Excessive sweating can also be a manifestation of a number of diseases such as hyperthyroidism, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, toxicity…
Signs of the disease are palms and feet that are often wet even in cold and dry weather, skin that is flaky, pale or wet hands, even sweat drops. “The disease is not dangerous but brings a lot of trouble to patients, affecting daily life, especially low self-esteem, afraid to contact others,” said the doctor.
Doctors recommend, folk remedies such as rubbing hands with coconut oil, rose water, wormwood tea… only temporarily overcome sweating but do not completely solve the disease. Depending on the severity of the disease and the patient’s needs, the doctor prescribes appropriate treatment such as using a topical antiperspirant, botox A injection, oral anticholinesterase system, water ion therapy or surgery. endoscopic sympathectomy.
Endoscopic sympathectomy is indicated when other methods fail. This method is performed with two or three small incisions (0.5-1 cm) in the armpit area, ensuring aesthetics, thorough treatment, fast effects, high efficiency and low recurrence rate.
“However, endoscopic sympathectomy can cause pneumothorax, so the doctor needs to accurately determine the anatomical landmarks, the position of the sympathetic chain to perform the operation safely,” said Dr. Nin. .
To increase the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to maintain a scientific lifestyle, control anxiety and stress; wash your hands often with cold water; Wear comfortable, sweat-wicking clothing and follow a healthy diet.
Thuy An
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