Presentation
Regardless of where it occurs, excessive sweating presents an incredible difficulty to those living with the condition. When the act of shaking hands presents a problem, business and day-to-day life can become very uncomfortable. [sweaty-palms.com]
The Id reaction presents as intense itching of vesicles, usually on the feet. It may also present as erythema nodosum or annular erythema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Case presentation We present a case of a 12-month-old infant with erythematous scalp lesions combined with hair loss. He was suspected of dermatophytosis and mycological analysis of all suspected lesions was performed. [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]
That's because our faces are how we present ourselves to the rest of the world, and we cannot hide the effects of excessive sweating on the face. [sweathelp.org]
Increased sweating I have tried various antidepressants, including Wellbutrin, Effexor, Celexa and I am presently on Cymbalta (which I find works better than all of the others). [drugs.com]
Entire Body System
- Inflammation
Overview Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one tonsil on each side. [mayoclinic.org]
The primary symptom of tonsillitis is a moderate to severe sore throat lasting longer than 2 days and involves inflammation of the tonsils. [southerncross.co.nz]
Also called: Tonsil Inflammation On this page See, Play and Learn No links available Summary What are tonsils? Tonsils are lumps of tissue at the back of the throat. There are two of them, one on each side. [medlineplus.gov]
However, sometimes the tonsils themselves can become infected, leading to swelling and inflammation of this tissue. [emedicinehealth.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Abdominal Pain
Symptoms of tonsillitis may include: Sore throat Difficulty and/or pain with swallowing Fever Difficulty feeding (in babies) Pain with swallowing Fever Headache Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Cough Hoarseness Runny nose Redness and swelling of the [emedicinehealth.com]
or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Loss of voice or muffled voice Headache Abdominal pain Coughing up blood With enlarged adenoids, breathing through the nose may be difficult and symptoms may include: Breathing through the mouth, especially in children [medicinenet.com]
- Abdominal Distension
(tummy) pain, dyspepsia (indigestion), constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence (wind), oesophageal (gullet) ulcers, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), abdominal distension (swollen tummy) and acid regurgitation mt id-dossier ikun jirriferi għal sustanza [mt.glosbe.com]
Cardiovascular
- Hypertension
[…] so-called hump), and chest, while the arms and legs to become relatively thin hyperglycemia/diabetes (too much sugar in the blood) weak and fragile muscles and bones backache flushed (red) face thin skin increased bruising or bruisability skin ulcers hypertension [pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu]
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is considered any level above 140/90. Elderly people experience hypertension at 150/90. One in every three Americans suffers from high blood pressure, which is very dangerous to your body. [cureexcessivesweat.com]
The top five co-existing conditions include: hypertension, depression, chronic pain, diabetes mellitus, and anxiety. Each one of these conditions is typically treated with a drug whose number one side effect is increased sweat production. [wickedsheets.com]
This risk may be increased when a person with diabetes is overweight or obese especially when carrying fat in the belly area (a waist line of 35 inches or more for a woman, 40 inches or more for a man), hypertension or high blood pressure, high LDL levels [adwdiabetes.com]
Skin
- Flushing
Seventy-five percent of women report hot flushes and sweating during menopause and the run-up to menopause. [health24.com]
Flushing is redness of the skin, typically of the neck and cheeks that may cause increased sweat production. [wickedsheets.com]
A rare cancer of the adrenal glands giving rise to flushing as well as night sweats Carcinoid tumours. [avogel.co.uk]
Hot flashes are a sudden sensation of intense heat in the upper body, usually accompanied by an increased heart rate, excessive sweating, and flushing of the face, neck, and chest. [34-menopause-symptoms.com]
Psychiatrical
- Hunger
This can lead to symptoms of hypoglycemia such as heavy sweating, shakiness, hunger, stomach cramping, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, headaches, nausea, weakness, confusion, anxiety and tingling around the mouth and lips. [adwdiabetes.com]
[…] adrenaline rushes about 1-2 hrs after eating, that comes with disorientation ( can't think straight, feel like I am having an out of body experience, no grasp on reality, confusion, anxiety, rapid pounding heart, excessive sweating, irritability, extreme hunger [healthquestions.medhelp.org]
- Mood Swings
swings excess hair growth osteoporosis rib and vertebral compression fractures Thyrotropin (TSH) secreting adenomas: weight loss increased appetite heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat (superventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation) tachycardia [pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu]
Neurologic
- Insomnia
[…] neuropathy (damage to the nerves in the extremities causing tingling, numbness and pain in the hands and feet), diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal (tummy) pain, dyspepsia (heartburn), fatigue (tiredness), lipodystrophy (redistribution of body fat), dizziness, insomnia [mt.glosbe.com]
Yin Deficiency leading to internal heat Excessive sweating, smelly armpits, irritability, warm palms and soles, mouth dryness, insomnia, constipation, a red tongue, and a thready, rapid pulse. [shen-nong.com]
[…] increased sweating tremor frequent bowel movements fatigue and muscle weakness exertional intolerance and shortness of breath oligomehnorrhea (decreased menstrual flow) nervousness and irritability other mental disturbances sleep disturbances (including insomnia [pituitary.mgh.harvard.edu]
Sweating accompanied by other symptoms, like fatigue, insomnia, increased thirst, increased urination, or cough. Even if you don't have those symptoms, if excessive sweating is bothering you or interfering with your life, talk to your doctor. [webmd.com]
- Agitation
SH shellybeans 22 Aug 2016 You betcha and increased anxiety and agitation! In my case I couldn't be on that classification of drug that was prescribed for anxiety and my back so I had to be weaned off after giving it four months a try! [drugs.com]
[…] visual disturbance (including blurred vision, diplopia), ataxia, dysarthria, tremor, lethargy, memory impairment, euphoria, constipation, dry mouth, peripheral edema, loss or decrease of libido, erectile dysfunction, weight gain, depression, confusion, agitation [healthquestions.medhelp.org]
Workup
In contrast to the primary form, secondary excessive sweating is associated with other potentially serious medical problems that need further workup from physicians. [raysahelian.com]
Serum
- Hypoglycemia
If low blood sugar or hypoglycemia is ignored, it could lead to coma and even death. Causes of hypoglycemia can vary from too much diabetes medication such as sulfonylurea pills or insulin, too much exercise or not eating enough carbohydrates. [adwdiabetes.com]
Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia) Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, is a syndrome in which a person's blood sugar is dangerously low. People with type 1 and type 2... [medicinenet.com]
You may also undergo blood or urine tests to determine if your sweating is caused by a medical condition, such as an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). [healthywomen.org]
[…] be provoked by: spicy foods caffeinated drinks, including soda, coffee, and tea alcoholic beverages Medications and illness Sweating may also be caused by medication use and certain illnesses, such as: cancer fever and fever-reducing drugs infection hypoglycemia [healthline.com]
Treatment
This is a newer treatment option. Unlike other treatments, there is not a lot of information about this treatment for hyperhidrosis. We do not know how long the results last. Long-term side effects are not known. [aad.org]
The success rate with these treatments for severe cases of excessive sweating is extremely limited. Surgical treatments have been available for the last 50 to 60 years. [excessive-sweating.net]
treatment of reference for hyperhidrosis. [abimelec.com]
Prognosis
Vet Hum Toxicol 1997 Apr; 39(2): 84-5[Medline]. ☞ Chuang FR, Jang SW, Lin JL: QTc prolongation indicates a poor prognosis in patients with organophosphate poisoning. [clinicclinic2.cafe24.com]
In general, the prognosis for tonsillitis is excellent, and most people recover without any complications or long-term problems. Most cases of viral tonsillitis resolve within 7-10 days with watchful waiting. [emedicinehealth.com]
Prognosis Tinea capitis has a good prognosis with treatment. However, those who remain untreated are at risk for development of an abscess, also known as a kerion. The fungi can shed spores for many months leading to spread. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Outlook (Prognosis) It may be hard to get rid of ringworm. Also, the problem may come back after it is treated. In many cases it gets better on its own after puberty. [mountsinai.org]
Prognosis Hyperhidrosis is not associated with increased mortality; it primarily affects the patient's quality of life rather than longevity. While the condition cannot be cured without radical surgery, it can usually be controlled effectively. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]
Etiology
Applicable To Excessive sweating Night sweats Secondary hyperhidrosis Code First Code First Help Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. [icd10data.com]
Dermatophytosis includes several distinct clinical entities, depending on the anatomic site and etiologic agents involved. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology Tinea capitis is caused by the dermatophyte species which have the capabilities to infect keratin and keratinized tissue including the hair. Dermatophytes include several genera like Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
"The Etiology of Primary Hyperhidrosis: A Systematic Review." Clin Auton Res 2017. DOI 10.1007/s10286-017-0456-0. Hosp, Christine, and Henning Hamm. "Safety of Available and Emerging Drug Therapies for Hyperhidrosis." [medicinenet.com]
Nawrocki S, Cha J, The Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Hyperhidrosis: A Comprehensive Review. Part II. Therapeutic Options, Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2019), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2018.11.066. [dermnetnz.org]
Epidemiology
Ginter-Hanselmayer G, Weger W, Ilkit M, et al; Epidemiology of tinea capitis in Europe: current state and changing patterns. Mycoses. 200750 Suppl 2:6-13. [patient.info]
Epidemiology Frequency United States Occurrence of the disease is no longer registered by public health agencies; therefore, true incidence is unknown. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology Tinea Capitis is a common dermatological disease. Tinea capitis is seen almost all over the world. It is most common in hot, humid climates such as Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Discussion and conclusions Epidemiology of TC can be related to geographical location and social, cultural and nutritional factors: in infants, across Europe and the Mediterranean basin, M. canis remains the most common organism responsible for TC, with [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology in Heart Failure. InCardiomyopathies-Types and Treatments 2017. [biology.stackexchange.com]
An EEG and PET scan study of patients with palmoplantar hyperhidrosis showed increased sharp wave bursts during hyperventilation and hyperperfusion of the frontal cortex.[ 119 ] In summary, although the exact pathophysiology of primary hyperhidrosis is [sweathelp.org]
Pathophysiology Dermatophytes are a common cause of infection in humans. Once acquired, the fungus grows downwards in the stratum corneum and invades the keratin. The infected hair eventually become brittle and then break. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
"Pathophysiology and Treatment of Hyperhidrosis." Curr Probl Dermatol: Perspiration Research. 51. Eds. Yokozeki, H., H. Murota, and I. Katayama. Basel: Karger, 2016. 86-93. Hashmonai, Moshe, et al. [medicinenet.com]
Prevention
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Hygiene measures should also be used to prevent spread of infection. [southerncross.co.nz]
You can’t be immunised against tonsillitis so you can’t prevent it, although good hygiene can help. You can have it more than once. [healthdirect.gov.au]
But in this video, we give you some simple tips that will help keep prevent excessive sweating in the summers. [youtube.com]
Or has it prevented you from thriving socially? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may suffer from craniofacial hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating of the face, head, or scalp. [sweathelp.org]