Sweaty Palms - by Hinduja Hospital
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If you are suffering in Palmar Hyperhidrosis and want to get rid of this issue then please consult Hinduja Hospital expert who are specialise in curing Hyperhidrosis with Minimal Invasive Surgery.
Sweaty Palms - by Hinduja Hospital
- 1. SWEATY PALMS Dr. AVINASH N. KATARA MS, DNB, MNAMS, MRCSEd, Fellow-MIS(Singapore) Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
- 2. What is sweating? Sweating (or perspiration) is the production of a fluid, consisting primarily of water as well as various dissolved solids (chiefly chlorides), that is excreted by the sweat glands in the skin of mammals.
- 3. Sweat Glands The human body has 2-5 million sweat glands
- 4. Why do we sweat? Sweating is an important bodily function that allows us to control our body temperature and keep it within the normal range.
- 5. When do we sweat? We all sweat as a normal response to different forms of stress e.g. heat, exercise or emotional stress
- 6. What is hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is the excessive sweating produced by the body that is non-physiological and disproportionate to that required for regulation of body heat.
- 7. Types of hyperhidrosis? Generalized: all over the body Localized: particular areas e.g. palms, armpit, soles, face etc.
- 8. Causes of hyperhidrosis? Primary (unexplained or unknown cause) or secondary to other medical conditions (neurological, endocrine, metabolic, infectious or malignant diseases, drugs, toxins etc. )
- 9. Sweaty Palms No apparent cause It may be associated with excessive sweating of the soles and armpits
- 10. Who gets hyperhidrosis? It affects both sexes, all races and often has a family predisposition (genetic)
- 11. Who gets hyperhidrosis? Usually begins in childhood, gradually progresses during the teens and adulthood
- 12. How common is sweaty palms? 2-4% 1% 1-2%
- 13. How do sweaty palms affect health? Socially and professional embarrassment Emotional and physical disabilities
- 14. Surgery for sweaty palms Gold standard of treatment Key-hole surgery 24 hours hospitalization
- 17. What anesthesia is need for surgery? General Anesthesia
- 18. Overnight stay
- 20. Surgical Outcome Immediate results Well accepted Permanent
- 21. Improved Quality of Life
- 22. Contact us: Dr. AVINASH N. KATARA MS, DNB, MNAMS, MRCSEd, Fellow-MIS(Singapore) Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon Email: dr_akatara@hindujahospital.com Clinic: Mon, Wed, Fri3 to 6 pm For appointments: +91 22 39818181
- 23. QUESTIONS?
Editor's Notes
- Hi, this is Dr Avinash Katara, and I welcome you to todays Webinar on Sweaty Palms.
- The human body has 2-5 million sweat glands.
- Sweating is an important bodily that allows us to control our body temperature and keep it within the normal range.
- We all sweat as a normal response to different forms of stress e.g. heat, exercise or emotional stress
- Primary palmar hyperhidrosis is a medical condition which is commonly referred to as SWEATY PALMS.It is characteristic feature is excessive sweating form the palms. It may seldom be mild, but more often than not patients would have their hands dripping with sweat.It may be associated with excessive sweating from the soles of feet or armpits.
- The incidence is about 1% in the western world.
- Regardless of which part is affected, excessive sweating is a nuisance to those who suffer from it. Of these, sweaty palms is the most incapacitating. There are significantemotional and physical disabilities arising from its nuisance. Patients are not only uncomfortable, but often socially and professionally embarrassed by it e.g. while shaking hands, writing, playing musical instruments, handling paper, painting, using electronics, computers, mobile phones etc.
- Endothoracic sympathectomy is minimally invasive surgical procedure which is now considered the gold standard of treatment for sweaty palms.It employs tiny key holes to gain access to the chest cavity.Patients are discharged within 24 hours of the procedure.
- The sympathetic chain is a Bundle of nerve fibresthat runs from the base of the skull up to the tail bone. In the chest, it runs in the back, along the ribs.Over activity of the sympathetic system causes Sweaty palms.Surgery targets blockade of the sympathetic chain.
- The sympathetic chain is a Bundle of nerve fibresthat runs from the base of the skull up to the tail bone. In the chest, it runs in the back, along the ribs.Over activity of the sympathetic system causes Sweaty palms.Surgery targets blockade of the sympathetic chain.
- The procedure requires general anesthesia.
- Patients are usually observed in the hospital overnight.
- And discharged the next morning
- ETS surgery has immediate results and is a well accepted procedure for sweaty palms.The effects are permanent is more than 90%, with minimal or no morbidity.Patients are blessed by a dramatic improvement in their quality of life.
- The effects are permanent is more than 90%, with minimal or no morbidity.Patients are blessed by a dramatic improvement in their quality of life.
- For more details, you can contact us by email or call this number for appointments.