Sunday, October, 25, 2009
What Causes Excessive Sweating
October 03, 2008
New guidelines have yielded mixed news about alternative uses for
the anti-wrinkle drug Botox. The guidelines, developed by the
American Academy of Neurology, have found that Botox is safe and
effective to prevent excessive sweating of the armpits and hands
and to treat many involuntary muscle disorders. But they also show
that Botox probably does not help combat migraines and chronic
tension headaches. Experts say that given the available data, Botox
injections should not be used to treat heada...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Eileen Bailey
,
Health Expert
...in turn, causes sweating. Unfortunately, however, excessive sweating and fear of embarrassment...
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By Sue Chung
,
Health Expert
Reader: I really think I sweat too much. Why does this happen and what can I do about it now that...
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By Amy Hendel
,
Health Expert
...Stress can cause hair loss, worsen hives and cause excessive sweating (which can inflame hair...
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By Dr. Hema Sundaram
,
Health Expert
...patients, whether I'm treating them medically for excessive sweating or cosmetically for...
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Health Guide
Headache Nervousness Irritability Chest pain
Excessive sweating Changes in menstrual pattern Fever Skin flushing Dilated...
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...the sun, apply a generous amount of sunscreen with a minimum of 15 SPF (and reapply after swimming or
excessive sweating). Don't bother with anything above 30 SPF though -- that's just a marketing...
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...(difficulty breathing) Apnea (not breathing) Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Excessive sweating Bradycardia Laryngospasm (spasm of the larynx) The overall...
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...signs of sweating may be noted during a doctor's visit. A number of tests may also be used to diagnose
excessive sweating. Tests include: Tests include: Starch-iodine test.An iodine...
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...stand. This can cause dizziness and fainting.Changes in sensations of temperature, hot flashes, and
excessive sweating.Daytime sleepiness and other sleep disorders are common.
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Medications
...may include severe or persistent nausea/vomiting, excessive sweating, very slow heartbeat, slow... Read more »
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