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Causes of excessive hand sweating
1. Emotional and psychological factors
2. Hormonal and metabolic disorders
3. Nervous problems and certain diseases
4. Infection or serious condition
5. Influence of drugs and alcohol
When is it necessary to see a doctor?
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Excessive sweating
on the hands can be experienced by anyone and often interferes with daily activities.The following are the causes of excessive sweating of hands and how to deal with them.
Sweaty hands are actually normal.However, when sweat continues to appear even when you are not exercising or in hot weather, it could be a sign of palmar hyperhidrosis.
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This excessive sweating is triggered by the eccrine sweat glands which receive excessive stimulation from the sympathetic nervous system.As a result, the palms can get wet even though the body does not need cooling.
Causes of excessive hand sweating
Palmar hyperhidrosis can seriously interfere with daily activities ranging from writing, shaking hands, to using a cell phone.
Reporting from various
Very Well Health
, the causes of palmar hyperhidrosis can be categorized as follows.
1. Emotional and psychological factors
Stress, anxiety, fear, and nervousness are the most common causes of sweaty hands.
In certain emotional conditions, the body releases a substance called acetylcholine which stimulates the postganglionic nerves causing spontaneous sweating.Sweating may continue until the stress subsides.
In some people, this response occurs excessively.In fact, just by imagining a stressful situation, sweat can immediately come out of the palms of your hands.
2. Hormonal and metabolic disorders
Hormonal imbalance is one of the causes of excessive sweating of the hands.Conditions such as hyperthyroidism, diabetes, hypoglycemia, pregnancy and menopause can affect the functioning of the nervous system and sweat glands.
These hormonal changes make the body more sensitive to stimulation, so that sweat production increases, including in the hand area.
3. Nervous problems and certain diseases
Disorders of the nervous system also play a role in palmar hyperhidrosis.Diseases such as Parkinson’s, spinal cord injury, stroke, and chronic pain disorders due to injury can disrupt the nerve signals that regulate sweating.
In some cases, benign or malignant tumors that affect the nervous system or hormones can also cause the palms to continue to sweat.
4. Infection or serious condition
Certain infections can disrupt the body’s temperature-regulating center in the brain.Tuberculosis and sepsis, for example, are known to cause excessive sweating, including on the hands, due to changes in chemical levels in the body.
Although rare, you need to be wary of this condition if excessive sweating is accompanied by fever, weight loss, or other unusual complaints.
5. Influence of drugs and alcohol
A number of drugs are known to have side effects in the form of excessive sweating.Antidepressants, opioid pain medications, insulin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can trigger this response.
Alcohol consumption, including during the alcohol withdrawal phase, is also often associated with excessive sweaty hands on the nervous system.
When is it necessary to see a doctor?
The doctor will usually assess the pattern of excessive sweating, pattern, timing, and other accompanying symptoms.To confirm the diagnosis, special tests can be performed such as:
Iodine starch test: The iodine solution is rubbed into the palm of the hand and then after drying it is sprinkled with starch.In sweaty areas the solution of iodine and starch will change the color of the palms to dark blue.
Paper test: Paper is placed in the palm of the hand to absorb sweat, then weighed to see how much sweat collects.
Primary palmar hyperhidrosis is generally characterized by excessive sweating that lasts more than six months, occurs on both hands, does not appear during sleep, and often has a family history.
Even though it is not physically dangerous, excessive sweaty hands can be treated in various ways.There are special antiperspirants, anticholinergic drugs, iontophoresis therapy, and even botulinum toxin (botox) injections.
In severe cases, neurosurgical procedures are a last resort.Apart from that, psychological therapy is also recommended to help manage stress which can worsen the condition.
Palmar hyperhidrosis is often considered trivial, but recognizing the cause is the first step to getting the right treatment and improving the quality of life.
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