Hyperhidrosis: A Condition of Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally excessive sweating, above that required for regulation of body temperature. Although primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis can deteriorate the quality of life from a psychological, emotional, and social perspective. This excess of sweat happens even if the person is not engaging in tasks that require muscular effort, and it does not depend on exposure to heat. Common places to sweat can include underarms, face, neck, back, groin, feet, and hands. It has been called by some ‘the silent handicap’. Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System brings in-depth information including home remedies for the well-being of valuable readers.

Hyperhidrosis Meaning

Hyperhidrosis is abnormally excessive sweating that’s not necessarily related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Besides disrupting normal daily activities, this type of heavy sweating can cause social anxiety and embarrassment.

Hyperhidrosis Types

Primary hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis can either be generalized or localized to specific parts of the body. Hands, feet, armpits, groin, and the facial area are among the most active regions of perspiration due to the high number of sweat glands in these areas. When excessive sweating is localized e.g. palms, soles, face, underarms, scalp it is referred to as primary hyperhidrosis or focal hyperhidrosis.

Primary or focal hyperhidrosis may be further divided by the area affected, for instance, palmoplantar hyperhidrosis (symptomatic sweating of only the hands or feet) or gustatory hyperhidrosis (sweating of the face or chest a few moments after eating certain foods).

Generalized hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating involving the whole body is termed generalized hyperhidrosis or secondary hyperhidrosis. It is usually the result of some other, underlying condition.

Secondary hyperhidrosis may be due to a disorder of the thyroid or pituitary glands, diabetes mellitus, tumors, gout, menopause, certain drugs, or mercury poisoning.

Hyperhidrosis Causes

Anxiety or excitement can exacerbate the condition for many sufferers. A common complaint of patients is they get nervous. After all, they sweat, then sweat more because they are nervous. Other factors can play a role, including certain foods and drinks, nicotine, caffeine, and smells.

Similarly, secondary (generalized) hyperhidrosis has many causes, including certain types of cancer, endocrine system disturbances, infections, and medications.

Primary Hyperhidrosis causes

Primary (focal) hyperhidrosis has many causes:

1. Idiopathic unilateral circumscribed hyperhidrosis
2. Reported association with:

• • Blue rubber bleb nevus
  • Glomus tumor
  • POEMS syndrome
  • Burning feet syndrome (Gopalan’s)
  • Trench foot
  • Causalgia
  • Pachydermoperiostosis
  • Pretibial myxedema

1. Gustatory sweating associated with:

• • Encephalitis
  • Syringomyelia
  • Diabetic neuropathies
  • Herpes zoster (shingles)
  • Parotitis
  • Parotid abscesses
  • Thoracic sympathectomy
  • Auriculotemporal or Frey’s syndrome

1. Miscellaneous

• • Lacrimal sweating
  • Harlequin syndrome
  • Emotional hyperhidrosis

Cancer

A variety of cancers have been associated with the development of secondary hyperhidrosis including lymphoma, pheochromocytoma, carcinoid tumors (resulting in carcinoid syndrome), and tumors within the thoracic cavity.

Endocrine

Certain endocrine conditions are also known to cause secondary hyperhidrosis including diabetes mellitus (especially when blood sugars are low), acromegaly, hyperpituitarism, pheochromocytoma, and various forms of thyroid disease.

Medications

The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors e.g. sertraline is a common cause of medication-induced secondary hyperhidrosis. Other medications associated with secondary hyperhidrosis include:

• Tricyclic antidepressants,
• Stimulants,
• Opioids,
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),
• Glyburide,
• Insulin,
• Anxiolytic agents,
• Adrenergic agonists, and
• Cholinergic agonists.

Hyperhidrosis Miscellaneous Causes 

1. In people with a history of spinal cord injuries:

• • Autonomic dysreflexia
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Posttraumatic syringomyelia

1. Associated with peripheral neuropathies:

• • Familial dysautonomia (Riley-Day syndrome)
  • Congenital autonomic dysfunction with universal pain loss
  • Exposure to cold, notably associated with the cold-induced sweating syndrome

1. Associated with probable brain lesions:

• • Episodic with hypothermia (Hines and Bannick syndrome)
  • Episodic without hypothermia
  • Olfactory

1. Associated with systemic medical problems:

• • Parkinson’s disease
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Anxiety
  • Obesity
  • Menopausal state
  • Night sweats
  • Compensatory
  • Infantile acrodynia induced by chronic low-dose mercury exposure leads to elevated catecholamine accumulation and results in a clinical picture resembling pheochromocytoma.

1. Febrile diseases

2. Vigorous exercise

3. A hot, humid environment

Hyperhidrosis Diagnosis

The symmetry of excessive sweating in hyperhidrosis is most consistent with primary hyperhidrosis. Excessive sweating affecting only one side of the body is more suggestive of secondary hyperhidrosis and further investigation for a neurologic cause is recommended.

Hyperhidrosis Treatment

There are several systemic, topical, surgical, and electrical treatments available for hyperhidrosis.

Topical agents for hyperhidrosis therapy include formaldehyde lotion, topical anticholinergics, etc. These agents reduce perspiration by denaturing keratin, in turn occluding the pores of the sweat glands. They have a short-lasting effect. Formaldehyde is classified as a probable human carcinogen Contact sensitization is increased, especially with formalin.

Medications

Treatment algorithms for hyperhidrosis recommend topical antiperspirants as the first line of therapy for hyperhidrosis. Both the International Hyperhidrosis Society and the Canadian Hyperhidrosis Advisory Committee have published treatment guidelines for focal hyperhidrosis that are said to be evidence-based.

Prescription medications called anticholinergics, often taken by mouth, are sometimes used in the treatment of both generalized and focal hyperhidrosis. Anticholinergics used for hyperhidrosis include:

• Propantheline,
• Glycopyrronium bromide or glycopyrrolate,
• Oxybutynin,
• Methantheline, and
• Benzatropine.

However, the use of these drugs can be limited by side effects, including dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, and visual disturbances such as mydriasis (dilation of the pupils) and cycloplegia.

For people who find their hyperhidrosis is made worse by anxiety-provoking situations (public speaking, stage performances, special events such as weddings, etc.), taking an anticholinergic medicine before the event may be helpful.

Injections

Injections of botulinum toxin type A can be used to block neural control of sweat glands. The effect can last from 3–9 months depending on the site of injections. This use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Botox injections tend to be painful.

Surgery

Sweat gland removal or destruction is one surgical option available for axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm perspiration). There are multiple methods for sweat gland removal or destruction, such as sweat gland suction, retrodermal curettage, and axillary liposuction, or Laser Sweat Ablation. 

The other main surgical option is endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS), which cuts, burns, or clamps the thoracic ganglion on the main sympathetic chain that runs alongside the spine. 

Percutaneous sympathectomy is a minimally invasive procedure similar to the botulinum method, in which nerves are blocked by an injection of phenol. The procedure provides temporary relief in most cases.

Home remedies for Hyperhidrosis

If the temperature is mild, you’re not exercising, and you’re not under any stress, yet you still find your clothes drenched which may be a sign of excessive sweating. Here are 12 home remedies that might help you to stay dry:

Natural Vinegar

It’s bitter going down, but a sweet remedy to treat excessive sweat. Take two teaspoons of natural vinegar and one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar three times a day on an empty stomach or at least half an hour before or after a meal.

Tomato Juice

No matter what you call it, it helps to get rid of those ‘sweaty blues.’ Drink a homemade glass of fresh tomato juice daily.

Herbal Tea

Stop sweat with a capital Tea. Sage tea is rich in magnesium and vitamin B, which helps slow down those overacting sweating glands. If you can’t get your hands on some sage herbs, try green tea instead. Brew and drink daily.

Potato

No matter how you slice it, the potato can help cut the sweat out. Simply cut slices of potato and rub them under your arms and trouble areas.

Witch Hazel

Cornstarch and baking soda

Put away the baking pans, put up those arms, and use this recipe to stir up a sweat-free remedy with these two absorbent agents.

• 1/2 cup of cornstarch
• 1/2 cup of baking soda

Add a few drops of essential oil as a deodorant (optional). Apply to clean armpits. Let stay for half an hour. Wash and enjoy.

Wheatgrass Juice

A cup of wheatgrass juice a day keeps the sweat glands at bay. Drink a glass of wheatgrass juice to neutralizes the acids in the body and get a good dose of vitamin B6, protein, vitamin C, folic acid, and vitamin B12.

Tannin

This compound found in tea can give you hand with those sweaty palms. Boil tea leaves, let the water cool, and soak your hands for half an hour daily for a drier high-five.

Coconut Oil

Tea Tree Oil

It may have three names but it’s good for one sweaty detail. Soak a cotton ball of tea tree oil and then apply this on the sweat-prone areas. Do this regularly. If you have sensitive skin, dilute it by adding 4 – 5 drops of tea oil to 1/2 cup of water.

Grapes

It won’t turn sweat into wine, but it will definitely help slow it down. Eat a handful of grapes twice a day.

Salt and lime

You can stop the sweat and make a margarita afterward. Mix a tablespoon of salt with lime juice and massage your hands and any other damp areas.

These home remedies are all quick and easy ways to either slow down or temporarily block excessive sweating to get you through the day.

Siddha remedies for Hyperhidrosis

1. Siddha preventive measures

Everybody must practice Siddha preventive measures, whether a person is affected with hyperhidrosis or not, but preventive measures are the primary steps for switching on to any other Siddha remedies, and hence they are important. It helps in one’s capability, effectiveness, and productivity, decision-making power, intellectuality, and removing minor health problems. There are three types of preventive measures:

• Earthing – performed for removing and earthing the negativity of our body
• Field cleaning – cleans the energy field (Aura) of our body
• Siddha brain exercise/Energizing – energizes our brain for proper functionality

Everybody’s tendency is to get attracted to the word ‘free, however, don’t neglect even these Siddha preventive measures are free. Avail of the benefits by practicing them sincerely, and regularly. For the ease of understanding what Siddha preventive measures are, please watch a video for a live demonstration.

2. Siddha Shaktidata Yog 

This unique Siddha Shaktidata Yog of Siddha Spirituality can solve the problems related to hyperhidrosis with Siddha remedies. There is no compulsion of training of ‘Swami Hardas Life System’ methods. This not only gives benefits to self but also it can be used for other affected persons, whether a person is in the same house, distantly available in the same city, same nation, or might be in any corner of the world, however, both the procedures have been explained here.

3. Siddha Kalyan Sadhana

Recite this Sadhana with a Sankalp “My problems of hyperhidrosis are solved as early as possible and I should gain health”, which should be repeated in mind 3 – 3 times every after each stanza. Any person irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith, sex, and age can recite this Sadhana for free, which should be repeated at least twice a day. To know more, please click on this link.

4. CCPE products 

These products work on the concepts of ‘Conceptual Creative Positive Energy’ (CCPE) within the provisions of the ‘CCPE Life System’ and the theory of Quantum Technology to a certain extent. However, the products get activated only whenever touched by a human and then they become capable of solving the problem and achieving health. However, please use these products for hyperhidrosis as mentioned below:

CCPE Extractor: The CCPE Extractor should be gently moved over the Agya Chakra in a circular motion at least for 30 to 60 seconds, thereafter, follow the same process on the head, and a body part of excessive sweating, which finishes within almost 3 minutes.

CCPE Booster: Keep one Booster over the Agya Chakra and another over the head, and a body part of excessive sweating for 3 minutes. You may need to have 3 Boosters, which establishes positivity. 

CCPE Booster Powder: Mix a pinch of CCPE booster powder with a few drops of coconut oil and make a paste. Apply it over a body part of excessive sweating and leave it for about 30 minutes. Repeat the process every after 2 hours.

5. UAM (Understanding, Awakening, Movement)

For quick and effective results, it is advisable to learn the unique methods of the Swami Hardas Life System. A trained person can only apply the UAM method himself/herself and become capable of healing others after undergoing a unique Shaktipat.

A daily routine 

In general, a daily routine may look like this:

• Increase physical activities e.g. exercise, walking, or swimming
• Consume Sattvic diet
• Perform breathing exercises regularly
• Apply free Siddha remedies a minimum 3 times a day, as explained above
• Practice Ananda meditation or Acem meditation regularly
• Do Siddha Nyasa regularly
• Perform Swayamsiddha Agnihotra daily, if feasible
• In case, if someone wishes to learn advanced methods of Swami Hardas Life System, undergo unique training

Ensure to sprinkle in some fun during the day. Don’t forget to relax and laugh in between. Laughing is a great way to boost your immune system and help you.

Along with all the above activities, apply above explained free Siddha remedies minimum 3 times a day, the more is good. Just try the methods of Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System. I am confident that you will surely find improvements within 7 days.

Training of Swami Hardas Life System

Any health, peace, and progress-related problem can be solved independently by undergoing Swami Hardas Life System training. It needs no money and medicines. Any person irrespective of religion, caste, creed, faith, sex, and age can undergo this unique training.

Conclusion

Because of the above, I am confident that you have learned about hyperhidrosis, meaning, types, causes, diagnosis, treatment, home remedies, and Siddha remedies. Now, you have become self-sufficient, hence it’s the right time to use your acquired knowledge for solving problems as per the provision available in Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System.

However, keep learning and practicing the free Siddha remedies, which would help guide how to solve various problems regarding health, peace, and progress, without money and medicines.

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Reference:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis
• https://abc13.com/12-home-remedies-excessive-sweating-over-active-sweat-glands-twelve/1750412/