How to get rid of a nervous sweat. Stress and increased sweating

Emotional hyperhidrosis- this is a condition in which increased sweating is caused by strong emotions, and not only negative emotions can cause hyper-persistence, but also positive ones (great joy, an overabundance of feelings, admiration). Excessive sweating is usually observed in naturally emotionally excitable people (without the presence of serious health problems) and serves as a manifestation of a violation of the autonomic nervous system at various levels. An increase in sweating can be of varying intensity, intensifying both in limited areas (armpits, palms and feet) and on the entire surface of the body.

It's no secret that emotional stress lies in wait for us literally at every step. You quarreled with your wife - the emotion of anger is overwhelmed, the boss scolded - the emotion of resentment blooms, the car swept a step away from you - please, the emotion of fear. Often, even the mere thought of a possible stressful situation causes profuse sweating. Considering that our whole current life is a series of stresses, one can imagine the emerging problems.

The mechanism of sweating is activated during excitement, nervous tension, fright, physical stress, but normally a person's sweating is adequate and not too abundant. Unfortunately, to date, the exact causes of dysfunctions of the sympathetic nervous system and sweat glands, leading to severe sweating, have not been determined. Excessive irregular sweating is usually inherent in overly emotional people suffering from vegetative-vascular dystonia, neuroses, as well as women with menstrual irregularities.

The cause of emotional hyperhidrosis.

The reason for the increased level of sweating with different emotions is a violation in the work of a certain part of the autonomic nervous system, namely the sympathetic nerve. It regulates such functions of the body that do not lend themselves to the conscious control of a person. These include vascular tone, heart rate, pupil size and, of course, sweating.

It is not known what exactly makes some people sweat at the slightest excitement. According to one of the most popular theories, this is due to the increased sensitivity of the sweat glands to high concentrations of adrenaline entering the bloodstream in response to emotional stress. Other experts believe that emotional hyperhidrosis is based on hereditary dysfunction of specific autonomic centers in the brain that regulate the work of the sweat glands.

The mechanism of emotional hyperhidrosis.

The sweat glands and nervous system are responsible for the process of perspiration in the human body. The nervous system is a set of organs formed by the nervous tissue that control all physiological functions and metabolism of the body and communicate with its external environment. The human nervous system is divided into somatic and autonomic. The somatic is responsible for the implementation of functions that we ourselves can control - flexion of the limbs, walking, speech, and the vegetative is responsible for those functions that we cannot control - heartbeat, pulse, and so on. We are interested in the autonomic nervous system, which consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic. It is the sympathetic nervous system that regulates perspiration.

Sympathetic autonomic nervous system provides the body's response to stress, including controlling the function of sweating, and is the module that prepares the body for stress, it is responsible for the mobilization effect, which is important for stressful situations. In practice, this happens as follows - the center of the sympathetic nervous system, located in the thoracic spinal cord, receiving information from the brain about the presence of a stressful situation, sends signals along the sympathetic nerves to the sweat glands. But before reaching the glands, the signal travels through a series of intermediate structures called ganglia (nodes), which are located along the spine, one to the right and left of each vertebra. From each ganglion, a nerve fiber leaves to the side to a specific area of ​​the body. Further, it branches into smaller branches, which go directly to the sweat glands and regulate sweating. When the sympathetic nervous system functions excessively, then there is increased sweating of certain areas, in particular, the armpits - at the slightest excitement, a person immediately sweats.

Sweating is normal when we are experiencing intense emotions or stress, regardless of the temperature. This type of sweating is often referred to as "cold sweat". Emotions such as fear, anxiety or stress trigger the release of the hormone adrenaline, which in turn initiates a number of actions in the body, one of which is sweating. Any mental stress, be it anxiety, fear, anger or pain, makes the nervous system come to a state of readiness for action. Internal regulation systems respond to emotions by increasing the heart rate, increasing pressure, and toning the muscles. And although we can continue to quietly sit still, the body considers options for "escape" and at the same time turns on the "emergency" cooling system - it produces sweat.

Nervous tension and hyperhidrosis.

Under normal conditions, in addition to high air temperature, nervous tension can become a factor provoking sweating. We are worried, nervous, worried, frightened - both palms and armpits immediately give out our emotions to others, as well as a pungent smell. Excessively emotional people are especially unlucky in this regard - they start sweating instantly, and in general it happens very often, especially armpit sweating. In such people, nerve cells give impulses to sweat glands regardless of temperature fluctuations - now they react with instant increased sweating to fear, excitement, confusion, in a word, to any adrenaline rush. The impact of stress can be immediate, but very strong (for example, fear) or long-term (constant conflicts at work, in family life, dissatisfaction with oneself and others).

Diagnosis of emotional hyperhidrosis.

First of all, it is necessary to separate excessive sweating as an independent problem (primary hyperhidrosis) from hyperhidrosis, which is only a consequence of an already present disease (secondary hyperhidrosis). People with excessive sweating usually go to a doctor who treats skin diseases - a dermatologist.

If excess sweat production is caused by another disease, then it is necessary to be examined and tested. Blood must be donated not only for a general analysis, but also for thyroid hormones (their amount in the blood changes during illness). It is also necessary to undergo fluorography to exclude tuberculosis, because it also causes general sweating.

Be sure to do an electrocardiogram - in acute conditions of the cardiovascular system (myocardial infarction, shock, a sharp drop in pressure), the person is covered with sweat. In acute poisoning, in addition to sweating, vomiting and diarrhea are present.

When you go through a full examination and it turns out that you have no pathology, except for increased sweat production, then you need to start treating sweating.

Treatments for emotional hyperhidrosis.

1. Medical treatment.

Since we are talking about emotional hyperhidrosis, in this case, sedatives can help. These include both herbal preparations (tincture of valerian, peony, motherwort), and more serious sedatives and tranquilizers, which are prescribed by a doctor according to a special prescription. Prescribing medications of this group is advisable if emotions are too high and cause excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis itself becomes a source of psychological problems. By lowering the excitability of the nervous system, they help to cope with everyday stress as a factor in the onset of hyperhidrosis. Medicines called anticholinergic drugs (for example, propantheline, glycopyrrolate, atropine, klonopin, Prozac, etc.) prevent the stimulation of the sweat glands in the body. However, the use of these drugs can affect the stimulation of other important structures in the body, causing side effects such as dry mouth, drowsiness, constipation, tachycardia, visual impairment, etc. Thus, long-term use of such drugs is not recommended for the treatment of hyperhidrosis. The treatment period is usually 2-4 weeks. The selection of the correct drug and its dosage should be carried out by a doctor.

2. Aluminum chloride antiperspirants.

The invention of antiperspirants ushered in a new era in the treatment of excess sweating. These chemical compounds are based on aluminum chloride (aluminum chloride). It penetrates into the sweat canals, which run from the sweat gland to the surface of the skin. A safe chemical compound forms inside the tubules that narrows the tubule lumen. At the same time, sweat production is sharply reduced.

Etiaxil antiperspirant is not a cosmetics in the literal sense of the word, like ordinary store antiperspirants and deodorants, but a therapeutic agent, because it has a long-lasting effect. The components of Etiaxil are not absorbed into the general bloodstream, do not accumulate in cells and do not have a systemic effect on the body, therefore this antiperspirant is safe for long-term use.

3. Injections of Botox, Dysport.

You can get the desired dryness in the armpits with the help of Botox and Dysport. In this case, the active substance is the paralytic poison of botulinum toxin, diluted to negligible doses. These doses are sufficient for a local pharmacological effect to occur, but they are too small to have a toxic effect on the body as a whole. Like any poison of this category, it acts on nerve and muscle fibers, blocking them, and temporarily paralyzes the sweat glands. These drugs suppress the secretion of a special substance - acetylcholine, which transmits commands from the nerve to the sweat gland. Not receiving signals from the nervous system, the sweat glands in the area of ​​botulinum toxin action stop secreting sweat. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and takes no more than one hour. The effect is achieved for 4-8 months, and then expensive injections (from 400 to 700 $ USD) must be repeated. The method also has a certain disadvantage in the fact that over time, injections reduce their effectiveness - the body can develop antibodies to the toxin and it will cease to work. After 3-4 courses, you need to look for something cardinal.

4. Psychotherapeutic method.

Psychotherapy helps with excessive sweating that occurs during stress, psychological stress. This method is not able to solve the problem of hyperhidrosis as such, but it helps to change the attitude towards it, relieve severe psychological problems, increase stress resistance, self-esteem and improve the psycho-emotional background. Excitement always leads to increased sweating. If a person with hyperhidrosis experiences constant anxiety, then he will not be able to reduce the amount of sweat produced until he stops worrying about or without a reason. In this case, it is necessary to apply various methods of psychological relief, learn to switch your attention to something pleasant, and exercise regularly. Consulting an experienced psychotherapist helps to break the vicious circle that is created in the patient: increased sweating causes fear of communicating with people - fear causes increased sweating - increased sweating increases stress.

5. Folk methods.

To prevent profuse sweating, you can use traditional medicine - baths of decoctions of oak, mint, chamomile, string and other herbs, herbal ointments, all kinds of infusions. Folk methods are natural and economical, but their preparation, as a rule, takes a lot of time, and the course of treatment itself will take months.

6. Surgical treatment of sweating.

With a severe course of emotional hyperhidrosis, when the armpits get too wet at the slightest emotional stress, surgical methods of treatment are used. These invasive procedures are extreme, can cause side effects (scarring, sweating imbalance) and are generally considered the last resort. Before choosing any of these procedures, you should consult with your doctor or other healthcare professional. In all types of local surgical operations, the effect of reducing sweating is due to two factors: first, the nerve endings that regulate the function of the sweat glands are torn, and the second is that the glands themselves are destroyed. The first effect is temporary; after a few months or years, due to the regeneration of nerves, their connection with the sweat glands is restored and perspiration resumes. At the same time, the sensitivity in the operation area is restored. The effect of reducing perspiration, achieved by destroying the sweat glands, lasts for life. But sweating does not completely disappear, since it is impossible to destroy all sweat glands during the operation.

a. Excision of the skin of the armpit:

It is the removal of an area of ​​the skin along with the sweat glands. This is a fairly traumatic operation, characterized by a long rehabilitation period and pronounced cicatricial changes. It is more often used in the presence of concomitant recurrent hydradenitis. May lead to limitation of movement in the shoulder joint.

b. Curettage:

It is the removal of sweat glands and nerve endings that go to them "from the inside", from the "back" side of the skin. Through a small incision in the skin, an instrument is inserted under it and its inner surface is mechanically "scraped out". In this case, the treated skin area is completely separated from the subcutaneous fat. Armpit curettage has two main goals - the destruction of nerve endings at the level of the subcutaneous tissue and the elimination of the sweat glands. Violation of their interaction helps to reduce the volume of sweat secretion, while the number of glands that produce sweat is also significantly reduced. After curettage, the likelihood of complete elimination of armpit hyperhidrosis is very high, but there is a likelihood of subsequent sprouting of nerves with a connection to the sweat glands and recurrence of hyperhidrosis.

v. Liposuction:

Liposuction of the axillary zone is quite traumatic - all subcutaneous fat is removed under the armpits with the concomitant destruction of the sympathetic nerves passing through it, which contributes to the destruction of the nerve nodes that go to the sweat glands and to reduce sweating. The efficiency of this method reaches 80%. Classical liposuction is a rather serious operation performed in a hospital and requires preparatory and rehabilitation periods. In addition, underarm liposuction cannot be performed in large volumes in one procedure.

d. Sympathectomy:

Traumatic and painful compared to others, sympathectomy is a method of getting rid of heavy sweating, which can be reversible and irreversible. In the first case, the nerve responsible for perspiration in the desired area is clipped (pinched), and the clip can always be removed. In the second case, the nerve is simply cut off. As a result, nerve impulses to the sweat glands are blocked. The effect of a sympathectomy performed can last a lifetime. Relapses occur in no more than 5% of patients. However, in about half of patients, compensatory hyperhidrosis of other localizations (trunk, inguinal folds) of varying severity occurs.

Stabilization of the nervous system.

Modern life is full of various emotional stresses, which under unfavorable, stressful circumstances can turn into psychological breakdowns. Stressful situations lead to overstrain of the nervous system, and then this stress "hits" the body. As a result, hypertension, angina pectoris, neurodermatitis, myocardial infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, stomach ulcer, bronchial asthma, eczema, hyperthyroidism, diabetes and other ailments accompanied by increased sweating may develop. In short, the psychogenic factors of disease are too serious to be treated irresponsibly. So what do you do? How to avoid overstrain of the nervous system, and with it increased sweating?

1. Balanced daily routine, sleep duration 8-9 hours. Adequate sleep is vital for patients with dystonia. Otherwise, "lack of sleep" will cause rapid fatigue, irritability and increasing weakness. And this can lead to stressful situations, which will lead to an exacerbation of the disease. Moreover, sleep must be at night. Therefore, patients with vegetative-vascular dystonia are not recommended to work on a sliding schedule or on night shifts.

2. Adequate physical activity preferably outdoors. Walking, running, skiing, swimming, aerobics, dancing have a good effect. Persons with high blood pressure should exercise in a gentle mode. Cycling can be used: 10-20 minutes, course 30 days. Swimming or aqua aerobics train blood vessels and heart muscle, help normalize blood pressure, reduce fatigue, and give a boost of vivacity and good mood. Recommended exercise machines include a treadmill, bicycle ergometer, and stepper. Moreover, remember that the body must be kept in good shape all the time. And since he gets used to everything, you need to change the types of loads: light jogging (2-3 months) should smoothly turn into swimming (2-3 months), then into a bicycle and again - running.

3. Proper balanced nutrition also plays a role. The main thing: people with vegetative-vascular dystonia should never go on strict diets or starve. Fasting aggravates the course of the disease and provokes another exacerbation. What you need to give up is alcohol, and not only strong alcoholic drinks, but also weak carbonated cocktails. The same goes for strong coffee, even with milk. Tea, juices, cocoa are preferred. The lion's share of products should be of vegetable origin (cereals, vegetables, herbs, fruits), less fat and sugar. All this has a beneficial effect on the metabolism. Fish is useful, especially sea fish. Meat should not be a staple food. You need food rich in vitamins, foods containing potassium - potatoes, eggplant, cabbage, prunes, apricots, raisins, figs, green peas, parsley, tomatoes, rhubarb, beets, dill, beans, sorrel. Part of animal fats should be replaced with vegetable oils (sunflower, corn, olive oils). Patients with high blood pressure need foods containing magnesium salts - buckwheat, oatmeal, wheat cereals, nuts, soybeans, beans, carrots, rose hips. Pickles, marinades should be excluded from the diet, salt should be limited to 4-5 g. Strong tea, coffee, chocolate are contraindicated.

4. Recommended physiotherapy and orthopedic measures include: a special complex of physiotherapy exercises for the cervico-shoulder region of the spine, non-intensive massage of the cervical-collar zone and scalp, wearing an orthopedic corrective collar, careful traction (traction) of the cervical spine, as well as the appointment of electrophysio-therapy using devices - Bernard currents, electrosleep, ultrasound, a new device for magnetic laser therapy - Terraquant, etc.

5. Herbal medicine: valerian, red viburnum, peony, motherwort are sedatives, quince, birch mushroom, poppy, almonds, carrots, mint, parsnips, licorice have the same effect and a mild diuretic. In the absence of normalization of blood pressure, periwinkle, butterbur, verbena, snakehead, magnolia, rauwulfia, black mountain ash, arnica, wild rosemary, shepherd's bag are added.

"I sweat at the slightest excitement" - this complaint is rarely heard by doctors, because the symptom is more like a character problem than a diagnosis. However, according to statistics, almost 50% of people suffer from sweating during anxiety and nervous shocks. It is not surprising that hyperhidrosis becomes a real test for people with a shattered nervous system: VSD, alarmists, neurotics, depressing patients. Why does the body react in this way to excitement?

Why would a person sweat?

It is perfectly normal from a natural standpoint to be sweaty on a regular basis. This is how our body throws out toxins and toxins from itself, provides itself with healthy heat exchange and protection from overheating, keeps water and salt in ideal concentration. If there were no sweat glands, our skin would not be so soft and elastic. In viral diseases, sweating profusely cools the body and flushes the infection out. How can we explain the sweating from the nerves in natural language? There are two explanations for this phenomenon. They are the main drivers of hyperhidrosis in psychogenic diseases:

This is how our bodies use sweat to protect themselves. And nature doesn't care if sometimes its saving mechanisms only spoil everything (many will remember how they blushed and sweated unpleasantly when meeting a loved one). So, the only way to permanently eliminate sweating on a nervous basis is to change your attitude to the situation, your thoughts. Stop perceiving an object or circumstance as deadly. Of course, this is not so easy to do. Especially with neuroses and VSD, when our brain decides everything for us.

The relationship between worry and sweat

Nervous patients, especially those who are prone to hypochondria, cannot always control excessive sweating. If a person realizes that his sweating embarrassment occurs only in stressful situations, he can try to avoid it with the help of psychological techniques or medications. Simply put, he will try to be less nervous. But with some forms of neurosis and vegetative-vascular dystonia, it is impossible to keep sweat under control - the nervous system does not always reckon with our teams and sometimes does not play by the rules.

With the next failure, the hypothalamus can give the body a command to sweat, and the patient will not be able to change something. Also, any situation that the subconscious mind considers life-threatening (it can be a banal cup of strong coffee) will provoke an adrenaline rush. And the body will react appropriately - as in the good old days of predators and enemies.

With psychological childhood traumas, a person by adulthood may consciously not remember many shocking situations, however, in the digital library of the subconscious, everything is written down to the smallest detail. Any reminder of an old trauma that touches the layers of the subconscious can provoke the production of adrenaline, and then sweat. And a person will think that his body is wrong or sick, since he sweats for no reason. This often happens with depression and neurosis.

Excretion of sweat in nervous patients outside of organic pathologies is not considered hazardous to health. However, it brings significant discomfort. After all, the patient does not care how others will react to an unpleasant smell, that they will talk about it behind his back. Therefore, often in exciting situations, a person sweats more if other people are nearby: he already foresees his embarrassment in advance and panics because of it, which aggravates the situation.

Of course, excessive sweating with excitement is not necessarily the result of some kind of mental distress. It can be:

If profuse sweating begins to bother you abruptly, strongly, and has never happened before, it may be worth undergoing a medical examination.

Excessive sweating due to nerves is not uncommon in the modern world. And the rhythm of life is to blame for everything, which does not stop even at night. A week or a month of exhausting work, stress - neurosis is right there. Neurosis or nervousness is a psychological condition that leads to the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms. Among them is sweating. Neurasthenia and increased sweating are phenomena that need to be dealt with, and in order to achieve success, it is necessary to study the causes of the occurrence and eliminate the irritating factor.

Neurasthenia - what is it and why does it happen?

Neurosis or nervousness is a psychological term that implies increased excitability of the nervous system. This means that a nervous person can react emotionally to even minor external stimuli. The condition manifests itself in the form of incontinence, aggressiveness, which from the outside looks like licentiousness or bad manners. Often, the problem is a symptom of the disease and is combined with other signs, such as:

• excessive suspiciousness;
• insomnia;
• heart palpitations and chest pain;
• decreased performance;
• depression;
• excessive sweating.

Nervousness does not arise out of the blue, its development is preceded by a number of factors. For example, neurasthenia can be a sign of mental illness, such as epilepsy, schizophrenia, or hysteria. In addition, the instability of the psycho-emotional state accompanies people who are addicted to smoking, alcoholics or drug addicts. Given the close relationship between the nervous and endocrine systems, irritability can be a manifestation of hormonal imbalance: premenstrual syndrome, menopause or hyperthyroidism. Irritability has been linked to diseases such as:

• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• encephalopathy;
• cerebrosthenia.

Any stressful situation in a suspicious person causes an increased production of cortisol - the stress hormone. This hormone irritates the central nervous system, which is why a nervous person becomes covered with profuse sweat during excitement.

The connection between sweating and psycho-emotional state

Causes of hyperhidrosis or high sweating

The true reason has not been thoroughly studied, but it was possible to establish the mechanism of development.

Stress is the main factor that causes, therefore, a person with low stress tolerance and high emotionality quickly sweats. The fact is that a stressful situation provokes an increase in blood pressure and the production of cortisol. These factors excite the sympathetic nervous system, which greatly affects the work of the sweat glands. Even with the slightest excitement or tension, the body begins to sweat, especially the palms, feet and armpits. Sweating is uncomfortable in everyday life, for example, sweaty palms are considered a sign that a person has something to hide. Moreover, if you are very nervous, it will be different - it is more caustic and secreted in the armpits, where the apocrine gland is located, which is stimulated by nerve cells under stress.

Profuse sweating with excitement

Sweating is of varying intensity, which depends on the severity of the neurosis. The more severe the stressful situation, the more a person sweats. Moreover, in the most difficult situations, it happens that sweat flows over the skin, and clothes can literally be squeezed out. Conversely, it happens that profuse sweating can be caused by the smallest excitement or stress. In any case, from constant moisture, the skin of a person turns red, irritated, sometimes maceration is observed - the effect of wrinkled or softened skin, in which it becomes susceptible to infections and bacteria, which leads to the development of dermatitis or eczema.

With profuse sweating due to neurosis, literally all parts of the body sweat: armpits, palms, feet, scalp. Outwardly, such a person looks as if he just left the bath. Even replacing 3 shirts in a day does not work, since dry clothes will become sweaty in a few minutes. To avoid this fate, you need to deal with nervousness, which means - with sources of stress.

Sweating has a vital role in protecting the body from overheating. Sweat glands are located over the entire surface of the body, their work is regulated by the sympathetic division of the autonomic nervous system. The intensity of normal fluid secretion by the sweat glands varies from person to person. Therefore, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is spoken of only in cases where profuse sweating causes constant discomfort, which significantly reduces the quality of life.

Today we will talk about those conditions that cause hyperhidrosis.

Changes in the level of female sex hormones

Hyperhidrosis is often one of the manifestations of climacteric syndrome. The woman periodically experiences hot flashes in the face, neck and upper chest, accompanied by increased heart rate and sweating. This can happen at any time of the day or night. If the attacks occur no more than 20 times a day, the situation is considered normal and does not require medical intervention. When other unpleasant symptoms join hyperhidrosis (pain in the head or in the chest area, increased blood pressure, numbness of the hands, urinary incontinence, dry mucous membranes, etc.), a woman should consult a gynecologist regarding compensatory therapy.

Excessive sweating of the whole body is typical for the first two trimesters of pregnancy. It occurs against the background of hormonal changes and is considered normal. Hyperhidrosis in the third trimester is associated with an acceleration of metabolism, the accumulation of large amounts of fluid in the body, or weight gain. Alarming signs can be an ammoniacal smell of sweat and the appearance of white marks on clothing, indicating impaired kidney function.

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Thyroid pathology

Hyperhidrosis is one of the symptoms of abnormally high production of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism). It occurs with the following diseases:

• nodular toxic goiter;
• Graves' disease (diffuse goiter);
• subacute thyroiditis.

Excessive sweating, provoked by malfunctioning of the thyroid gland, sometimes manifests itself with pituitary tumors. If hyperhidrosis is combined with a sharp weight loss against the background of increased appetite, hand tremors, heart rhythm disturbances, irritability and anxiety, it is necessary to urgently consult an endocrinologist.

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Fluctuations in blood glucose

Excessive sweating often occurs with diabetes mellitus. In this case, it is associated with a violation of thermoregulation. Diabetes of any type leads to the destruction of nerve endings, as a result of which it becomes impossible to adequately transmit signals to the sweat glands. In diabetics, hyperhidrosis mainly affects the upper half of the body: the face, neck, chest and abdomen. Characterized by increased fluid secretion at night.

Hyperhidrosis may also indicate an insufficient level of glucose in the blood (hypoglycemia). In diabetic patients, the problem is usually caused by a violation of the diet or an overdose of hypoglycemic drugs. Healthy people sometimes lack glucose after strenuous exercise. In hypoglycemia, cold, clammy sweat appears predominantly on the back of the head and on the back of the neck. The attack may be accompanied by dizziness, nausea, tremors, and blurred vision. To quickly get rid of the ailment, you need to eat something sweet (banana, candy, etc.).

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Heart and vascular problems

Almost all diseases of the cardiovascular system are accompanied to one degree or another by hyperhidrosis. Increased sweating is inherent in the following pathologies:

• hypertonic disease;
• atherosclerosis;
• obliterating endarteritis;
• angina pectoris;
• transient ischemic attack;
• vascular thrombosis.

In addition, sweat glands with increased stress work in people with pericarditis or myocarditis.

Sweating is an absolutely normal and physiological process that accompanies every healthy person. However, most people manage to suppress the main signs of sweating by following the rules of hygiene and the selection of good cosmetic products. However, there are times when the armpits sweat so much that it brings serious discomfort to the person. This is becoming a big aesthetic problem. Today we'll talk about the causes of excessive sweating, consider the rules of sufficient hygiene and learn many secrets about how to deal with wet armpits.

Why does a person sweat

Moderate sweating is common in every person. But in what cases does a person sweat especially badly?

1. At high temperatures, sweat secretion regulates heat exchange processes in the body. This is necessary so that a person does not overheat in the heat.
2. A person sweats especially strongly during various emotional shocks - stress, fright, during experiences.
3. A person sweats during exercise to reduce the temperature of the warming body.
4. Sweating is a necessary condition for recovery from fever, acute respiratory viral infections, etc.
5. Failure to comply with basic hygiene rules leads to increased sweating, which is accompanied by an unpleasant odor.
6. Many hormonal changes in the body are accompanied by sweating - menopause, postpartum and premenstrual periods, pregnancy, lactation, etc.
7. Obese people suffer more from increased sweating, since their metabolic processes are impaired or slowed down.
8. Often, increased sweating can indicate certain diseases of the body. It can be endocrine disorders, VSD, diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous system, oncology.
9. Certain medications, including oral contraceptives, can promote perspiration.
10. A large consumption of spicy, spicy, smoked and salty foods provokes increased sweating.
11. If you wear tight, too warm or synthetic clothing, this can also lead to persistently wet armpits.

The pores through which sweat is released are located throughout the body. However, their greatest concentration is located in the armpits, palms and feet. That is why these areas of the body are most affected by moisture. We will show you some simple hygiene practices to help you suppress perspiration.

If your armpit sweat makes you blush in front of others as summer comes, try our tips.

1. Take a shower every morning and evening. Sweat is 99% water, the rest is salt and toxins. Sweat on a clean body does not leave an unpleasant odor. However, if you do not shower in time, bacteria begin to multiply on the surface of the skin, which become the source of the stench.
2. Be sure to wear clean and ironed shirts every day, even if you think yesterday's clothes are fine for re-wearing.
3. After showering, thoroughly dry your underarms before applying the cosmetic. When buying an antiperspirant, pay attention to its name - it should be an antiperspirant, not a deodorant. The former suppresses the activity of the sweat glands, while the latter simply hides the unpleasant odor.
4. When choosing an antiperspirant, give preference to medicinal products that are more potent. Among them are Dry Dry, Purax. Some of these medicinal antiperspirants are so powerful that one application every few days is enough to keep your underarms dry.
5. Wear clothes made only from natural fabrics - cotton, linen, etc. It should be spacious and comfortable enough. Dress for the weather - avoid overheating.
6. If possible, try to stay in an air-conditioned room during the heat.
7. If you are embarrassed about wet spots, you can use special liners that are attached to the clothes from the inside. They are very similar to feminine sanitary pads - on the one hand the Velcro, which is glued at the level of the armpits to the clothes, and on the other hand, a soft cotton surface that absorbs sweat and prevents it from spoiling the appearance of the clothes.
8. In order for the pores to get used to the heat and react less to it, they need to be trained. Do a contrast shower for your armpits twice a day - pour them either cold or hot water. This will allow the capillaries to shrink and enlarge faster, adjusting to the external environment.
9. In the morning and in the evening after a shower, you need to wipe the skin of the armpits with antibacterial compounds - alcohol lotion, medicinal solutions.

These simple tips can help you cope with increased sweating caused by external factors. If the reasons lie within the body, you can try using safe and effective remedies that are sold at the pharmacy.

Medicines for underarm sweating

These are popular pharmaceutical preparations that disinfect, deodorize and suppress the activity of the sweat glands. The most popular remedy is Teymurov's paste. It contains boric acid, zinc oxide, salicylic acid, lead acetate, formaldehyde solution and many other substances that actively cope with increased sweating. The paste should be applied to clean and dry underarm skin. Prolonged and frequent use of the paste can lead to individual intolerance to the agent, which is expressed in a rash and headache.

Another effective remedy for sweating is Lassar paste. It has a disinfecting and drying effect. You can use Formagel, which acts specifically on the sweat glands and suppresses their activity. Formidron works very well against sweating. It is applied to the armpit skin with a thin, indelible layer, due to which the activity of the sebaceous glands is suppressed. Galmanin powder is also very effective. It contains salicylic acid, talc, starch. It not only deodorizes and dries, but also prevents the formation of prickly heat and various rashes. However, remember that any product must be used strictly according to the instructions, not exceeding the permissible doses and period of use.

If you constantly think about moving your hands so that wet spots do not open up to others, if wet armpits do not allow you to live normally, you can get rid of them with the help of improvised means and folk recipes.

1. Lemon. Every day after showering, wipe dry underarm skin with lemon juice. It will inhibit the activity of bacteria, give the skin a pleasant citrus scent and reduce the amount of sweat produced.
2. Soda. A strong baking soda solution can also kill microorganisms that are the source of bad odors. Add two tablespoons of baking soda to a glass of water. Wipe the armpits with this composition three times a day and after a couple of days they will sweat much less.
3. Oak bark. A decoction of oak bark contains many tannins, which have a drying and deodorizing effect. A tablespoon of chopped bark should be poured with a glass of boiling water and cooked over low heat for about half an hour. Then the broth should be covered with a lid, wrap and let it brew. Wipe the armpits with the strained composition twice a day.
4. Alcohol. You can wipe the skin of the armpits with resorcinol, boric or plain medical alcohol diluted in half with water.
5. Hydrogen peroxide. It will get rid of moisture and sweat odors. Dilute the peroxide in half with water, soak cotton pads in the composition and apply to the armpit area as a compress. Dilute the peroxide in rinse water to kill microorganisms on the fabric.
6. Apple vinegar. Apple cider vinegar also perfectly suppresses the activity of the sebaceous glands, but to get the result, vinegar should be used regularly, twice a day for a month. Dissolve a spoonful of vinegar in a third of a glass of water and wipe the armpit skin with this composition. Don't wear clothes until the vinegar on your skin is completely dry.
7. Alcohol tinctures. This is a great way, both for systemic use and for getting instant results. If you have an important performance, just wipe your armpits with alcoholic herbal tinctures and in the next couple of hours you will be protected from wet spots by armpits. So, to prepare the tincture, you need to put green horsetail, walnut leaves and oak bark in a dark glass bottle. Pour over with vodka or alcohol, leave in a cool dark place for three weeks. Then the composition must be filtered, diluted in half with water and wiped under the armpits three times a day.
8. Chamomile. Add chamomile tea to the water every time you take a bath. This will dry out the skin, soothe it and reduce the activity of the sweat glands.

Take advantage of these recipes, they are not only effective, but also safe. In addition, the cost of such "medicines" is very low; the ingredients for some of the recipes you probably already have at home.

If all of the above tips do not help you to get rid of excessive sweating, you should see your doctor. Perhaps the hyperhidrosis is caused by a disease or malfunction of the body. If the cause is treated, the symptom (active sweating) will go away with the disease.

However, it happens that after a thorough examination, no pathological conditions are detected. In this case, the doctor does not associate hyperhidrosis with any diagnosis and concludes that this is an individual feature of the organism. But in this case, you can find a way out. Botox can be injected into the underarms. They block the sweat glands and you just stop sweating in this area. You can use a medical operation, during which the nerve nodes that feed the sweat glands are destroyed. Due to this, they stop receiving a signal from the body and do not secrete a secret. Another popular procedure is Curettage. During this medical intervention, the sweat glands are simply removed. That is, no glands, no sweat. However, the effect is not permanent - after a few years sweating is restored and the operation must be repeated.

Sweating is a vague concept that can be both a physiological norm and a symptom of a serious illness. In each case, a doctor must understand. If you suffer from underarm sweating that you cannot deal with on your own, see a therapist. In the future, he can send you to narrow specialists - a gynecologist, endocrinologist, cardiologist, etc. Watch your body, react to its signals in order to maintain health for many years.

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