Definition Sweating is a sudden reaction of the body to regulate the body core temperature or as an additional symptom during shock symptoms. The body core temperature is about 37°C, below this temperature the body ensures an optimal performance of its tasks. It is regulated by parts of the nervous system that directly stimulate the … Weld breakout
Diagnosis To call sweating a diagnosis would be medically wrong. It is an accompanying symptom of many basic diseases, especially those related to heat balance and metabolism. Thus thyroid gland illnesses, cardiovascular diseases etc. It is also a reaction to various causes which activate the involuntary nervous system (here the sympathetic nervous system) and thus … Diagnosis | Weld breakout
Therapy One way to reduce sweating is the use of aluminum chlorides, some of which are contained in deodorants sold in pharmacies. Applied locally, e.g. in the armpit region, they can be very effective as protection against annoying wetness (when used regularly). Otherwise, the “classic” sweats (as described here in this article) are not medically … Therapy | Weld breakout
Definition Sweaty hands are also called Hyperhidrosis palmaris in medical jargon. Excessive perspiration is produced in the area of the palms of the hands. This can be so pronounced that the hands are really wet. About 1-2% of the population suffer from excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis). Severely affected persons often suffer from psychological symptoms because they … Welding hands
Diagnosis Patients with sweaty hands may also sweat more on other parts of the body. Feet and armpits are particularly relevant here. As already described above, patients with heavy perspiration on their hands often suffer from psychological complaints because they feel ashamed. They avoid situations in which a handshake might be necessary. Sweating and fear … Diagnosis | Welding hands
What can you do against sweaty hands? There are various non-medical household remedies that are said to be effective against sweaty hands. They are mentioned below. Medical therapy is divided into surgical and non-surgical measures. One remedy that is also found in numerous antiperspirants (deodorants) is aluminiun chloride. It is not only available in deodorant … What can you do against sweaty hands? | Welding hands
Prognosis Sweaty hands are usually something that develops over the years (more often during puberty) and then does not return. Mostly it is therefore a permanent problem. With the above mentioned treatment methods, however, there are numerous starting points for effective therapy to make life easier for those affected by sweaty hands. Especially the therapy … Prognosis | Welding hands
Introduction – How dangerous is that? In medical terminology, night sweat (sweating during the night) is defined as a person’s excessive perspiration during sleep. However, occasional, light sweating is not included in this definition. One speaks of night sweat only when the person concerned wakes up soaking wet that pyjamas and/or sheets have to be … Sweating at night – is that dangerous?
Diagnosis Since the reasons for the occurrence of heavy sweating during the night can be so varied, the diagnosis of the causal irregularity within the organism is not always easy. Especially the detailed doctor-patient conversation (anamnesis) provides the attending physician with a first insight into the possible causes of night sweats. During this conversation, the … Diagnosis | Sweating at night – is that dangerous?
Influence of alcohol The consumption of alcohol can lead to increased sweating. Many sweat glands are localized especially on the hands, which is why you often get wet hands when drinking alcohol. Alcohol has a sudorific effect, i.e. it promotes the excretion of fluids and thus removes water and minerals from the body. During the … Influence of alcohol | Sweating at night – is that dangerous?
Sweating into the night with diabetes There are two types of diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The common feature of both types of the disease is that the body lacks the hormone insulin or that insulin cannot act sufficiently. Insulin is important for the body’s cells so that the carbohydrates from food, … Sweating into the night with diabetes | Sweating at night – is that dangerous?
Summary Main causes of night sweating: Unfavorable sleeping conditions: Temperature, comforters, humidity Habits: Alcohol, nicotine, spicy food Drugs Infectious diseases/virus infections Flu, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, bacterial endocarditis Hormonal causes Diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, menopause, puberty Autoimmune diseases Rheumatoid arthritis, vascular inflammation Mental causes Stress, strain, fears, sleep disorders, nightmares Neurological diseases Parkinson, stroke Tumor diseases in particular: … Summary | Sweating at night – is that dangerous?