Hyperhidrosis( excessive sweating) is a fairly common problem, to talk to someone, about the presence of which many simply feel embarrassed. Despite the external awkwardness of the issue, it is very important to ask for help in time. Often, excessive sweating is only a consequence of some other cause or problem. Therefore, it is necessary to know and be able to identify the causes of sweating in women.
- reasons
- Exercise
- Overweight
- Pregnancy
- Hormonal changes
- Weak immunity
- Psychological problems
- Genetic predisposition
- Heart failure
- Diabetes
- osteochondrosis
- Tuberculosis
- HIV infection
- Cancer
- poisoning
- Parasites
- Diagnostics
- Symptoms
- Sweating of the armpits
- Sweating of the hands
- Sweating of the feet
- Potlavoss entire body
- Sweating in
- sleep How to get rid
- Recommendations
- Therapy
- Medicines
- Traditional recipes
- Oak bark
- Lemon
- Mint and lemon balm
- The infusion of birch buds
- Beer
- Chamomile
- Soda
- Vinegar
- Sage
reasons
Excessive gain hyperhidrosis canbe provoked by a variety of different factors. Depending on them, treatment and further prevention are selected. In order to make it easier to cope with the disease, you must first understand all the possible causes of increased sweating.
to table of contents ^Physical Exercises
During physical activity, increased sweating is normal. During intense exercise or physical work, muscles produce a large amount of heat, from which the body gets rid by evaporating sweat from the surface of the human skin. Intensification of sweating in this case is quite normal, which absolutely does not require treatment.
Overweight
Hyperhidrosis with excess weight is a normal reaction of the body, because with excessive weight, the amount of energy necessary for vital activity and maintaining body weight increases. Fat people often have increased sweating than people with normal body weight. It is important to establish whether overweight is a sign of another disease or not.
to contents ^Pregnancy
During pregnancy and during the first months after childbirth, the body of a woman increases the production of the hormone progesterone. This hormone enhances the work of sweat glands, as well as their susceptibility to temperature, which leads to an increase in the amount of sweat. To be afraid of this should not be - sweating after childbirth and during pregnancy is temporary and does not cause harm to women's health.
to contents ^Hormonal changes
Elevated sweating can also occur if hormone production is impaired. Often bursts are observed in women during puberty( 9-18 years), during menopause( 45-55 years), with menstruation. In these periods, the body is experiencing a complete restructuring, so it can be observed as short-term bouts of sweating, sometimes accompanied by a feeling of heat, and a fairly long increase in the production of sweat. Also, with problems with thyroid hormones, sweating often occurs due to a lack of iodine in the body.
Weak immunity
Hyperhidrosis appears with weak immunity due to the depletion of the body and its slow adjustment. In this situation, excessive sweating is accompanied by a change in the smell of sweat, worsening of the skin condition, exacerbations of chronic diseases. Strengthening sweat production is observed not only during the illness, but also for some time after it. This is the norm, but if the hyperhidrosis lasts more than three weeks after recovery, it is worthwhile to see a doctor.
Psychological problems
Increased sweating can act as an indicator of a person's mental stress. The release of sweat occurs due to the body's reaction to stress and an increase in the release of adrenaline into the blood. In this case, it is necessary to pay attention to the cause of worsening of the psychoemotional state, it can be: chronic fatigue, fear, a complicated life situation, disruption of the production of endorphin and serotonin.
to contents ^Genetic predisposition
One of the most common situations is the diagnosis of hyperhidrosis in families where this problem has been encountered for several generations. This is due to inherited violations of the thermoregulation system. Treatment of increased sweating in this case is a long and time-consuming process.
to contents ^Heart failure
Increased sweat secretion in heart failure is of a special nature. Allocation of sweat begins to spread throughout the body from the forehead, often a change in color, coldness of the palms and feet. This is due to a violation of the blood vessels of the heart and brain. Additional symptoms are: pressure problems, difficulty breathing, dizziness.
Diabetes mellitus
Hyperglycemia is often accompanied by increased sweating in the upper body and dryness in the lower part. This is due to the fact that the transfer of impulses from nerve cells to the sebaceous glands is impaired, due to a decrease in blood glucose level.
to contents ^Osteochondrosis
Sweating is observed with cervicothoracic osteochondrosis during the onset of headaches. Doctors associate this with changes in atmospheric pressure. Increased sweating in osteochondrosis is often accompanied by symptoms such as fever, increased heartbeat, trembling, nausea.
to contents ^Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis begins to manifest itself in different ways, but increased sweating is one of the most frequent of its symptoms. Sometimes it accompanies the heat, but it can also occur without raising the body temperature. The most severe sweating excruciates patients at the initial stage of the disease. By increasing the production of sweat, the body tries to normalize body temperature and remove harmful substances.
to contents ^HIV infection
Hyperhidrosis is common in HIV patients. Increased sweating is typical for the incubation period of the disease, and for the process of amplification and spread of the disease. It can also occur during a short-term withdrawal of medications from HIV-infected people.
to the table of contents ^Oncological diseases
Violation of sweating in cancer is caused by an increase in body temperature in patients. Most often, hyperhidrosis occurs with such types of oncology: a tumor of the nervous system, malignant neoplasms in the brain, Hodgkin's lymphoma, adrenal, liver and intestinal cancer.
Poisoning
Hyperhidrosis almost always occurs with intoxication of the body, regardless of the cause of poisoning. The body tries to remove toxic substances through sweat. In this case, it is accompanied by diarrhea, dizziness, fever, vomiting.
to contents ^Parasites
Infection with parasites can cause sweating problems. This is due to the fact that parasites release toxic products of vital activity, thereby creating an environment for the development of putrefactive bacteria. In the presence of parasites in the body, along with sweating, normal functioning, constipation and painful sensations in the joints and muscles often interfere.
to contents ^Diagnostics
Diagnosis of hyperhidrosis is aimed at identifying the cause of this disease. Knowledge of the root cause is necessary for the purpose of proper treatment. Therefore, the patient with hyperhidrosis should undergo a comprehensive diagnosis, observed in doctors of different specializations.
When diagnosed, the physician first collects the patient's medical history and then conducts a physical examination. The palms and soles, axillary cavities, and also the patient's clothing are examined.
Patients usually have questions: Do I have to take tests? And which of them will help determine the cause of sweating? Analyzes will have to be passed necessarily to identify the concomitant disease.
Often the following studies are assigned:
- general blood test;
- analysis for thyroid hormones;
- analysis for blood sugar and plasma levels;
- urine analysis;
- analysis for syphilis;
- HIV test.
Additional studies are also being conducted that help to understand the amount of excreta( Gravimetric method), to determine the boundaries of the sweating zone( Minor test), to reveal the sweat composition( Chromatographic method).
Intensive sweating can be localized or cover the entire body. Places of sweating are usually moist and cool, and depending on the cause, they may have an unpleasant or unusual odor. Let's consider each possible variant.
to the table of contents ^Symptomatic
For qualitative treatment it is important to understand the symptoms of hyperhidrosis.
to table of contents ^Armpit sweating
Sweat secretion in the armpit area is a healthy physiological process that controls body temperature. In the hot season, the normal increase in the amount of sweat secreted by the glands.
Not induced by external factors, increased sweating underarms usually speaks of psychological problems, severe stress, aggression or fear. Sometimes the cause is a metabolic disorder or a tumor.
to table of contents ^Sweating of the hands of
If the sweat secretion intensification occurs in the area of the palms during sports or hot weather, this is a healthy reaction of the body. Without external causes, sweating of the palms causes such serious violations as endocrine system diseases, an increase in the number of sweat glands transmitted by inheritance, severe stress, metabolic disorders, tuberculosis or HIV infection.
to table of contents ^Sweating of feet
There are many sweat glands on the feet. Therefore, sweating of the feet is often accompanied by an unpleasant odor, which causes significant inconvenience to a person. In addition, due to moisture, the skin of the legs is highly susceptible to cracks, blisters and fungus spreading. Therefore it is important to find in time an effective remedy for sweating of the feet.
to table of contents ^Whole body sweating
Increased sweating of the whole body usually occurs with physical exertion. But, if this happens all the time, then this situation speaks about the possibility of hereditary problems or diseases of the endocrine, infectious or mental nature.
to the table of contents ^Sweating in sleep
Increased sweating in sleep makes a lot of discomfort for normal rest of a person and often acts as a sign of a serious illness. Reasons for sweating at night in women can be:
- tuberculosis;
- HIV infection;
- leukemia;
- chronic organ diseases.
How to get rid of
Treatment of hyperhidrosis is prescribed in accordance with the causes of the disease. The first thing is to cure the underlying disease. Traditional and traditional medicine provide an extensive list of treatment options.
to contents ^Recommendations
In order to facilitate the course of the disease, as well as for the prevention of increased sweating, several rules must be followed:
- Diet. It is important to ensure that the diet contains a lot of fiber-rich foods( fruits, vegetables, uncooked cereals), wholesome proteins( boiled meat, cottage cheese, legumes), it is also recommended to take vitamins if they do not get enough with food. It is desirable to reduce the consumption of white sugar, fatty and spicy foods, as well as alcohol.
- Maintain personal hygiene.
- Use antiperspirants.
- Maintain a harmonious psychological state. This can help sports, meditation, sedatives.
- Wear dark, unapproved clothing.
Therapy
Medicine offers several options for getting rid of excessive sweating. The most popular methods:
- Method of iontophoresis with sweating. Physiotherapy, which helps to clean the pores of the skin, improve the functions of the sebaceous glands.
- Destruction of sweat glands by surgery.
- Ultrasonic and laser treatment for removal of sweat glands.
- Botox injections from sweating.
Medicines
Means in the form of solutions or tablets for sweating are prescribed depending on the disease. There is no single medicine for sweating.
- "Eltacin" is used against sweating in cases of mental stress or heart problems.
- Bellataminal is more effective in cases of severe stress or depressive disorders that cause sweating.
- "Apilak" is used against sweating in combination with other drugs for metabolic and poisoning disorders, helping to normalize the body.
- Beta-blockers, used in hypertension, relieve and sweating.
- "Monastic Tea" helps with sweating and helps to remove toxins from the body with excess weight.
- "Klimadinon" and "Remens" , appointed at menopause, from excessive sweating contain phytoestrogens that help regulate the balance of hormones.
- tablets "Urotropin" well help with sweating of armpits, arms, legs and whole body.
- Salicylic-zinc paste is an inexpensive but effective remedy for sweating of the armpits.
- Teimurova paste is a well-known remedy for sweating underarms and feet.
- "Furacilin" saves from sweatiness of the legs, besides it you can use also sprays "Chistostop-deo" , "Lavilin" , "Formidron" .
Popular recipes
Traditional medicine offers a means to get rid of increased sweat production with genetic predisposition, physical activity, heat, or the prevention of increased sweating.
to table of contents ^Oak bark
Recipe 1.
Oak bark from sweating of feet is used as a bath or a solution for washing feet. To prepare a decoction of 100 grams of oak bark, pour a liter of boiling water and boil for about 20 minutes on low heat. After cooling, wash your feet with a ready-made broth or add it to the bath. The effect will be noticeable immediately and will last up to two days. It is important to know that the decoction of the oak bark is painted and is able to stain clothing.
Recipe 2.
The crushed oak bark is poured into socks overnight. In the morning, rinse your feet with cold water. Instead of oak bark, you can use starch or boric acid.
Recipe 3.
In 250 ml of boiling water, brew a teaspoon of oak bark. After cooling, add to the decoction the juice of one lemon. Using a cotton swab, wipe the problem area several times a day.
Lemon
Lemon juice is usually rubbed on the palms if they sweat heavily.
to table of contents ^Mint and Melissa
Recipe 1.
For the treatment of hyperhidrosis, you can take baths with mint or melissa. A good effect will be the addition of leaves of walnut and St. John's wort. To begin with, you need to brew 100 grams of raw material in a liter of water, and then add the finished broth to the bath.
Recipe 2.
Peppermint tea helps with sweating under stress, thanks to a soothing effect. In black tea, it is enough to add a few leaves of mint or lemon balm.
Infusion of birch buds
Birch buds should be insisted on vodka in a proportion of 1: 5 within a week. A ready infusion to wipe the problem areas.
to contents ^Beer
In a warm bath add 1 liter of beer and lie down in it for 15-20 minutes. Do this every day for 14 days. After that the sweating will considerably decrease.
to the table of contents ^Chamomile
Six tablespoons of camomile flowers pour two liters of boiling water, insist and strain. In the prepared broth add 2 tablespoons of soda. This means to wipe places of profuse sweating.
to table of contents ^Soda
Recipe 1.
Soda can help out with sweating underarms. Apply it instead of deodorant in the morning on clean armpits.
Recipe 2.
For copious feet sweating, use a solution of soda - 1 teaspoon per glass of water. They wash their feet and lubricate other problem areas.
Vinegar
Apple and wine vinegar is good for hyperhidrosis under armpits, palms and feet. Vinegar should be diluted with water in a proportion of 1: 5 and wipe the problem areas or make baths. But if irritation or redness occurs, stop the procedure immediately, and rinse the irritated area with water.
to contents ^Salt
Recipe 1.
One of the most effective natural remedies that can be used in the form of trays, natural deodorant and medicinal beverage. To prepare a decoction of 2 tablespoons of sage, pour a glass of boiling water, insist to cool down and strain. Drink infusion should be 1/3 cup 2-3 times a day for no more than 2 weeks, otherwise poisoning is possible. For taking a bath - add a decoction in warm water while bathing. In a cool place, the broth can be stored for 2-3 days.
Recipe 2.
Quite effective in hyperhidrosis is a decoction of sage and nettle. In 500 ml of boiling water, brew 15 grams of leaves of herbs. Decoction after cooling, strain and take twice a day every 2 days for 4 weeks.