I am interested in Computer/Electrical Engineering and I have Hyperhidrosis?

Question

Hello, I am interested in Computer/Electronic/Electrical Engineering and I have Hyperhidrosis (Excessive sweating of the palms)

How much will my sweating of the hands affect me if I choose this major? How much will it affect me working as an Computer/Electrical Engineer?

Would my sweating of the palms be a big problem if I choose this major? Or should I just choose a different major that doesn't involve dealing with electrical stuff?

Answers will be greatly appreciated, thank you in advance.

I need answers for people who work in this field or people who are doctors, or any people with knowledge about this.

*^I need answers FROM* people

Helmut, thanks you a lot for your answer but one of then things that mostly concerns me is my own safety, the chance of me getting electrocuted because of my sweaty hands. Because anyone experienced in this field as you are knows that ELECTRICITY + WATER=Dangerous.

So how safe would I be dealing with electrical stuff when my hands sweat?
(Its not like I can wipe my hands to dry them, they will still keep sweating. My Hyperhidrosis is mild though)

Answer 1

I'm an Engineer and had hyperhidrosis for a long time before getting rid of it.

It was not too much additional risk, since most of the circuitry I work on is low voltage (5V, 12V). It takes about 30V to get through your skin, under average conditions, and that's the threshhold for tingling.

When it came to higher voltage circuits, such as 110VAC or 15KV plasma, I would not have direct contact with those anyway (at least not intentionally!)

Hyperhidrosis can be caused by food allergies, or a mineral/vitamin deficiency. I had it for a long time before learning this.

Check out this article about hyperhidrosis, grains, and sugars. Scroll about halfway down the page.
http://www.mercola.com/2004/aug/14/excessive_sweating.htm

I had hyperhidrosis and other symptoms for many years. I tried all the usual treatments including ETS surgery, prescriptions, antiperspirants, botox, etc. The surgery was most helpful but several years later hyperhidrosis began to return.

This year I was diagnosed with food allergies due to celiac disease. I eliminated wheat, dairy, and sugar from my diet. I stopped all prescriptions and began taking supplements with B Vitamins, Folic Acid, magnesium and other minerals.

You can see the rest of the story here:
http://www.esfbchannel.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=22324

Answer 2

If Excessive sweating is your problem you'll find here vert good tips: http://bitly.com/CureYourExcessiveSweating


About 2% to 3% of the general population experience excessive sweating a condition called hyperhidrosis which can occur with or without a trigger. The most common type is called primary (or focal) hyperhidrosis and it has no known cause, although it seems to run in families. You may have a different type of excessive sweating called secondary (or generalized) hyperhidrosis.
This means that your symptoms may be due to an underlying medical condition or disease (e.g., nerve damage or a hormone disorder), or due to a side effect of a medication you are taking. Talk to your doctor.

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Answer 3

Your malady can cause problems if you call attention to it or try to be secretive about it. It will not come up on an application form or interview unless you bring it up, in which case you are engaging in self-sabotage. You probably are already well versed in methods of coping with this problem, so it doesn't present a real threat in either field, even with a lot of "hands-on" work. If necessary, you can glove when working with sensitive parts, but that's already a requirement for "normal" people to keep the fatty acids from their hands from etching the parts.

I worked for many years as an Electrical Engineer, and was actively engaged in "early" computer installation and maintenance. I've also worked in Quality Control and as an Electronics Repair Technician. In all my experience I saw no one lose a job or endanger others or equipment because of "sweaty hands". Furthermore, the concept that people's palm sweat when they are nervous is so firmly entrenched in the working world that your condition is very likely to pass unnoticed. Drying one's hands before accepting a handshake or touching another's work is considered a sign of respectful behavior in many circles.

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Answer 5

Home wiring would be your most dangerous activity, probably. Even then , no one should ever come in contact with a hot wire. If you wind up as an electronics designer, most fields use low voltages. (except TVs, radar, etc.)

Answer 6

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