Decreased Sweating: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Decreased Sweating

Horner's Syndrome

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search Human disease characterized by miosis (a constricted pupil), partial ptosis (a weak, droopy eyelid), apparent anhydrosis (decreased [wikidata.org]

Syndrome edit English Horner's syndrome Human disease characterized by miosis (a constricted pupil), partial ptosis (a weak, droopy eyelid), apparent anhydrosis (decreased [wikidata.org]

sweating), with apparent enophthalmos (inset eyeball) Bernard Horner syndrome Horner syndrome cervical sympathetic paralysis Horner's syndrome Oculosympathetic Palsy Bernard-Horner [wikidata.org]

Anticholinergic Toxicity

sweating = hyperpyrexia Red as a beet flushing Dry as a bone decreased salivation, lacrimation Blind as a bat mydriasis and cycloplegia Mad as a hatter confusion, agitation [memorize.com]

Hot as a hare : increased body temperature Blind as a bat : mydriasis (dilated pupils) Dry as a bone : dry mouth, dry eyes, decreased sweat Red as a beet : flushed face Mad [sketchymedicine.com]

Side effects can include: dry mouth blurry vision constipation drowsiness sedation hallucinations memory problems trouble urinating confusion delirium decreased sweating decreased [healthline.com]

Autonomic Neuropathy

Decreased sweating may be evident on examination. For example, on a very warm day if the socks are very dry this likely represents decreased sweating. 4. [americanautonomicsociety.org]

Further, HSAN-4 is accompanied by decreased sweating and intellectual disabilities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

excessive or decreased sweating Exercise intolerance Paresthesias: numbness or tingling in feet, legs, hands, arms or other body parts Cleveland Clinic News & More Cleveland [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Fabry Disease

He had heat intolerance and decreased sweating. [nejm.org]

Other symptoms include decreased sweating, gastrointestinal problems, joint pain, back pain, ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and fever. [news-medical.net]

The progressive accumulation of GL-3 and its derivative, lyso-GL-3, results in symptoms that include characteristic skin lesions (angiokeratomas), decreased sweating (hypohidrosis [sema4genomics.com]

Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy

Decreased sweating may be evident on examination. For example, on a very warm day if the socks are very dry this likely represents decreased sweating. 4. [americanautonomicsociety.org]

sweating in the feet or increased sweating in the hands, nausea or bloating after eating, persistent diarrhea or constipation, or leaking of urine. [clinicaltrials.gov]

sweating Worsening night vision 3. [americanautonomicsociety.org]

Shy-Drager Syndrome

Also remember autonomic symptoms like constipation, sexual impotence, vision disturbances, difficulty breathing and swallowing, sleep disturbances, and decreased sweating. [medicowesome.com]

Other symptoms include generalized weakness, double vision or other vision disturbances, difficulty breathing and swallowing, sleep disturbances, and decreased sweating. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Hypothyroidism

They may include Fatigue Weight gain A puffy face Cold intolerance Joint and muscle pain Constipation Dry skin Dry, thinning hair Decreased sweating Heavy or irregular menstrual [medlineplus.gov]

sweating heavy or irregular menstrual periods fertility problems depression slowed heart rate goiter Because hypothyroidism develops slowly, many people don’t notice symptoms [niddk.nih.gov]

sweating Swelling of the hands, face, and eyelids (called edema) "Brain Fog" Another symptom commonly described in connection with hypothyroidism is "brain fog." [verywellhealth.com]

Lambert-Eaton Syndrome

sweating The health care provider will perform a physical exam and ask about the symptoms. [nlm.nih.gov]

[…] ability to sweat Decreased sweating Sweating, decreased [ more ] 0000966 Keratoconjunctivitis sicca Dry eyes 0001097 Orthostatic hypotension due to autonomic dysfunction [rarediseases.info.nih.gov]

The exam may show: Decreased reflexes Possible loss of muscle tissue Weakness or paralysis that gets slightly better with activity Tests to help diagnose and confirm LES may [nlm.nih.gov]

Heat Stroke

(decreased tooth development). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

One would expect to sweat a lot if out in the sun, but if there is decreased sweating it’s another sign of dehydration so limit any strenuous activity. [nbcnews.com]

Conditions that interfere with heat loss, including certain skin disorders and drugs that decrease sweating, increase the risk. [msdmanuals.com]

Benztropine

See physician if severe : Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, sensitivity to light, drowsiness or decreased sweating. [psyweb.com]

May give IV or IM at same dose Blurred vision, constipation, decreased sweating, dry mouth, urinary retention Alcohol, Anticholinergics, TCAs Pre administration assessment [quizlet.com]

sweating, dermatoses Interactions Drug-drug. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Belladonna Tincture

Belladonna increases the risk of heat stroke because it causes decreased sweating. [dxline.org]

Belladonna increases the risk of heat stroke because it causes decreased sweating. Who should not take belladonna (Belladonna Tincture)? [emedicinehealth.com]

Belladonna increases the risk of heat stroke because it causes decreased sweating. Who should not take Belladonna Tincture (belladonna)? [dxline.org]

Oxybutynin

sweating, rash, urticaria (hives), flushing, gonstipation, decreased gastrointestinal motility, dry mouth, nausea, anorexia, metallic taste, urinary hesitance and retention [inhousepharmacy.vu]

sweating) when administered during hot weather. 100 116 120 Risk of blurred vision, drowsiness, or somnolence; 100 116 120 importance of exercising caution when driving or [drugs.com]

The most commonly reported side effects when taking Apo-Oxybutynin tablets 5mg include: palpitations, tachycardia, vasodilation, chest pains, syncope (fainting), decreased [inhousepharmacy.vu]

Datura Stramonium Poisoning

[…] lacrimation (dry eyes), salivation (dry mouth) and sweating (dry and hot skin) Atropine decreases one's ability to sweat, contributing to hyperthermia 7 Eye- mydriasis (dilated [usmle1-topscorer.blogspot.com]

[…] motility, and secretion 4 Respiratory bronchodilatation 5 GU- urinary retention vi a detrusor relaxation and contraction of the external urethral sphincter 6 Secretions decreased [usmle1-topscorer.blogspot.com]

Hyoscyamus Niger Poisoning

Hyoscyamine and hyoscine cause a decrease in sweat, salivary, gastric and bronchial secretions, decrease the tone and motility of smooth muscle in the digestive and urinary [purplesage.org.uk]

Myxedema

Decreased gastrointestinal motility results in constipation, and decreased sympathetic activity reduces sweating. The skin of these patients is often cool and pale. [definitions.net]

The patients often complain about shortness of breath and decreased exercise capacity. [definitions.net]

Triple A Syndrome

He had occasional palpitation, gustatory sweating, decreased sweating and tingling, numbness of both distal extremities. [annalsofian.org]

He had persistent autonomic dysfunction symptoms in the form of erectile dysfunction, bowel irregularity, gustatory sweating, decreased sweating and postural hypotension, [annalsofian.org]

He had persistent redness and itching of eyes for the last six months along with decreased tears while crying for two years. [annalsofian.org]

Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose

decrease in sexual ability and desire, muscle twitches, weakness, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, tachycardia, and rarely, irregular heart rhythms. [4] Rhabdomyolysis [wikidoc.org]

Anticholinergic effects : Dilated pupils; dry mouth; pyrexia from impaired thermal autoregulation and reduced sweating; myoclonic jerks; urinary retention; ileus; toxic megacolon [icmcasesummaries.com]

[…] include drowsiness, anxiety, restlessness, cognitive and memory difficulties, confusion, dizziness, akathisia, hypersensitivity reactions, increased appetite with weight gain, sweating [wikidoc.org]

Mushroom Poisoning

It is mainly characterized by the onset of vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, lack of urination, profuse sweating, decreased heart rate, constriction of pupils, anxiety, etc. [botanical-online.com]

They include excessive salivation, sweating, tears, lactation (in pregnant women), plus severe vomiting and diarrhea. [web.archive.org]

These symptoms may be accompanied by visual disturbances, irregular pulse, decreased blood pressure, and difficulty breathing. [web.archive.org]

Diabetic Ketotic Coma

Both insulin therapy and correction of acidosis decrease serum potassium levels by stimulating cellular potassium uptake in peripheral tissues and may lead to hypokalemia. [clinicaladvisor.com]

1-2 hours) is mandatory to recognize hypoglycemia because many patients with DKA who develop hypoglycemia during treatment do not experience adrenergic manifestations of sweating [clinicaladvisor.com]

Flavoxate

Common side effects are those of parasympathetic stimulation and include dryness of the mouth and eyes, decreased sweating, headache, visual blurring, constipation, urinary [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Flavoxat may increase the risk of heat stroke because it may decrease sweating. Drink plenty of fluid to maintain adequate hydration. [self-healing-centre.com]

Possible side effect Most common side effects associated with Urispas include: blurred vision; constipation; decreased sweating; sleeping disorders; vertigo; drowsiness; dry [mypersonalpharmacy247.com]

Hereditary ATTR Amyloidosis

In hATTR amyloidosis, the peripheral neuropathy is frequently accompanied by an autonomic neuropathy characterized by diarrhea and a decrease in the amount of sweat production [rarediseases.org]

Anticholinergic

Peripheral effects include drying of the mouth and eyes, decreasing sweating, constipation and tachycardia. [cpsa.ca]

sweating/dry skin Bladder Difficulty starting urination/impaired bladder emptying Urinary retention/overflow incontinence Subtle and not-so-subtle toxicity Students often [ti.ubc.ca]

Methotrimeprazine

Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. decreased sweating drowsiness (appears early in treatment and gradually disappears during the first weeks [medbroadcast.com]

sweating dizziness drowsiness dryness of mouth nasal congestion Less common Changes in menstrual period decreased sexual ability increased sensitivity of eyes to light rough [drugs.com]

[…] with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Constipation (mild) decreased [drugs.com]

Atropa Belladonna

sweating. [web.archive.org]

including saliva, mucus, and sweat. [owlcation.com]

WARNINGS: In the presence of a high environmental temperature, heat prostration can occur with belladonna alkaloids (fever and heatstroke due to decreased sweating). [web.archive.org]

Peripheral Polyneuropathy

Decreased sweating. Problems with urination. Sexual dysfunction. Diarrhea. Weight loss (unintentional). Dizziness when standing up or fainting. Nausea or vomiting. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

[…] ability to sweat Hypoglycemia unawareness : Low blood sugar levels ( hypoglycemia ) are associated with trembling, sweating, and palpitations. [emedicinehealth.com]

Autonomic symptoms include early satiety, constipation or diarrhea, impotence, sweating abnormalities, and orthostasis. 3 The timing of onset, progression, and duration of [mdedge.com]

Mandragora Officinarum

These associations reflect the specific changes of warm, dry skin from decreased sweating, blurry vision, decreased sweating/lacrimation, vasodilation, and central nervous [flipper.diff.org]

The drug may also inhibit sweating via the sympathetic nervous system. [flipper.diff.org]

Atropine blocks the action of the vagus nerve, a part of the parasympathetic system of the heart whose main action is to decrease heart rate. [flipper.diff.org]

Plant Poisoning

Overview Practice Essentials More than 270 plant species have been identified as having hypoglycemic potential. Many of these plants are used in developing countries in the treatment of diabetes. The most well known of these plants are listed below: Herb fenugreek ( Trigonella foenum-graecum ) Bitter melon gourd ([…] [emedicine.medscape.com]

Imipramine

(42% of men), increased sweating, and sedation (sleepiness). [anxieties.com]

[…] vasodilation (hot flushes), orthostatic hypotension or dizzy spell (low blood pressure when standing up), gastrointestinal upset (diarrhoea, nausea), dry mouth, increased sweating [inhousepharmacy.vu]

Some of these side effects will disappear with the passage of time or with a decrease in the dosage. [anxieties.com]

Antipsychotic Agent

These include dry mouth, decreased sweating, constipation and dry eyes. Somnolence and low blood pressure are common. [encyclopedia.com]

Amanita Muscaria Poisoning

Product description Editorial Reviews - Poisonous Fungi From the Publisher Chapters: Amanita Muscaria, Amanita Phalloides, Mushroom Poisoning, Galerina Marginata, Amanita Virosa, Amanita Ocreata, Amanita Abrupta, Amanita Regalis, Paxillus Involutus, Galerina, Entoloma Sinuatum, Tricholoma Pardinum, Boletus Pulcherrimus,[…] [amazon.in]