Wednesday, June 10, 2009

You Can Stop Sweating Profusely - Forever

Sweating is something everyone does; it's the natural way a body cools down. In certain people the sweat system overworks to cause profuse sweating well beyond what a body needs for cooling purposes. This can prove irritating and embarrassing for  the person involved. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is noted in about 1% of the population.

Excessive sweating can be a red flag signaling other ailments or conditions. One of these conditions, called hyperthyroidism, can cause serious problems. Other conditions related to super-sweating are menopause, obesity, endocrine diseases and psychiatric disorders.

In some people hyperhidrosis can be limited to certain parts of the body only, such as palms of hands, armpits or forehead. This type of hyperhidrosis usually begins in childhood and continues on through the adult life. The exact cause is unknown but anxiety can cause it to be even more severe than normal.

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