Sweaty Palms?

Question

My friend have sweaty palms, even thru is cold she will still sweat.

What cause sweaty palms?
What's the cure for it?

Answer 1

Sweaty palms (Palmar hyperhidrosis) is a physical condition with uncontrollable excessive hand sweating. It may cause severe psychological, social and/or professional disability. Problems such as difficulties handling paper, pens, buttons, tools, electronic equipment, as well as the need to avoid handshakes force many people to seek treatment.

The pathophysiological cause for the excessive sweating is still unknown but the condition is related to over-activity in the so called "sympathetic nervous system," a system of nerves over which we have no control. Emotional stimuli seem to have a stronger effect on the sweat glands in certain individuals.

TREATMENT

For severely affected individuals in whom standard medical treatments have failed, surgical treatment for the problem is an option. This involves cutting a short segment of the "sympathetic nervous system" which lies in the thoracic cavity. There are several ways in which this operation can be done.

Please remember that the effects of cutting this short segment of the sympathetic nervous system is the same irrespective of how it was done, and cannot be reversed.

Endoscopic Transthoracic Sympathetomy is a reliable and simplified operative technique to completely eliminate severe hand sweat. During the procedure, the surgeon simply cuts a short segment of the "sympathetic nervous system" which lies in the thoracic cavity. This procedure uses an endoscopic (keyhole) technique to interrupt the sympathetic nervous system. This surgical procedure is performed under general anaesthesia and requires only 1- 2 nights' stay in the hospital.

The operation is done through 1-3 small (5-10 mm) incisions in the armpit region. The endoscope is inserted and the lung is collapsed. A short section of the sympathetic nervous system is exposed and cut. The instruments are removed and the lung is allowed to re-expand. A "chest tube" to ensure that air in the thoracic cavity will be completely removed and the lung is able to re-expand fully. The skin incisions are closed with stitches and then covered with sterile dressing. Next, the patient is turned and the procedure is repeated on the opposite side. After the operation, the chest tubes are then removed.

Answer 2

I can't remember the medical term, but one of the cause is excessive sweat glands that will cause her to sweat even in an aircon environment, she can consult a specialist for treatment, though there will be some side effects, do check consult the experts for help, you can do it on your own.

Answer 3

I've got the same problem. It's genetics but also humidity. Does she live in the south (aka: Florida, Atlanta, Mississippi, Lousiana, Texas, etc.)?

It can be 50 degrees outside but my hand will be sweating due to humidity. Some people are more sensitive to that just like others are to allergies.

The electric shock treatment to cure this DOES NOT WORK because your body will sweat more in other places, aka: arm pits, crotch, behind the knees, feet, etc.

Her best bet - move to a cooler climate, OR do as I did and get over it. Just tell people when you shake their hand, "Sorry, for the humidity, so anyway......"

Answer 4

Oh yeah Oh yeah my dates coconuts in my sweaty palms, or I could have your coconuts in my sweaty palms on a date! You decide.

Answer 5

Drinking water helps. Really. Lots of water. His metabolism has switched from kidney to sweat glands. He probably has a very distinct smell to his sweat?

Try it for 2 weeks and see what happens.

Answer 6

i read it somewhere causes by sweat gland too active.
only remedy is go for operation or always have tisuess in pocket

Answer 7

She may have some hormone or thyroid issues. She should see a doctor.

Answer 8

due to metabolism ,sweattake vit. c to reduce sweating

Answer 9

it's one effect of stress girl, so they have to lessen the pressure stress is bringing them..

Answer 10

same as my 2 brothers ha ha ha they really irritable with there hands, i dunno the cure but i've heard try to wash it with your own urine in the morning pee, the 1st one you unload.