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March 28, 2023

Hyperhidrosis – Symptoms And Causes Treatment By Ayurveda

Abstract 

Sweating is the basic body mechanism to make the body cool. Whenever we exercise or exert ourselves, the body feels the heat. At that time sweating happens as a bodily response to normalize the body temperature. There are approximately three million sweat glands in the body. Factors that are responsible for sweating our emotions, stress, raised temperature, medications, or illness. In case sweating occurs profusely without exertion, such a condition is called hyperhidrosis. The sweating experienced with hyperhidrosis is much more than normal sweating. In this article, we will discuss the concept of hyperhidrosis, its causes, types, clinical features, complications, and its ayurvedic aspect in detail.

Hyperhidrosis

Introduction

Hyperhidrosis in simple words can be defined as a condition that is associated with excessive sweating in an individual. Hyperhidrosis happens as a primary process of neuronal dysfunction. In hyperhidrosis sweat may soak through the wearing or may drip from the body parts. In this condition, a person may feel sweating without doing any physical work. Sweat in hyperhidrosis is not related to external heat or exercise. A person may sweat profusely without much exertion. Sometimes this condition leads to stress, embarrassment, or anxiety. Hyperhidrosis usually disturbs the normal day-to-day life of the person. An emotional stimulus is also responsible for the activation of sweat glands of the soles and palms. Premotor and frontal projections of the hypothalamus are responsible for the increased emotions and hence promote sweating. A person suffering from hyperhidrosis usually does not feel sweating during sleep.

Types of Hyperhidrosis 

Two types of hyperhidrosis are as follows

1. Primary Hyperhidrosis: This type of hyperhidrosis doesn’t have any specific reason. It might be hereditary and early signs can be seen in childhood. The affected areas are the hands, feet, groin, underarms, and armpits. It is one of the most common types of hyperhidrosis.

 2. Secondary Hyperhidrosis:  This type of hyperhidrosis affects a large area, almost every part of the body. It is not prevalent and in comparison to primary hyperhidrosis, it is less common. The exact cause is unknown in this type of hyperhidrosis.

 Causes

One of the main causes of hyperhidrosis is the hyperactivity of sweat glands. The other causative factors are neurologic, endocrine, and recurrent infections. Heat or factors which aggravate emotions or stress are also responsible for causing hyperhidrosis. are sweat glands.

 Clinical features

  • The palms of the hands become wet or clammy
  • The soles of the feet become clammy or wet
  • Sweating which can be regular
  • Sweat can drip through the clothes
  • Fungal or bacterial infections. Other skin problems can be associated with hyperhidrosis
  • Foul smell from the body or armpits
  • Poor self-esteem
  • Unable to build physical contact
  • Self-conscious
  • Depression or unable to fix a good social life
  • Isolation

The basic complications of hyperhidrosis are

  • Infections. People who sweat profusely are more prone to skin infections.
  • Social and emotional effects. Having clammy or dripping hands and perspiration-soaked clothes can be embarrassing.
  • Your condition may affect your pursuit of work and educational goals.

Diagnosis

The basic test for the diagnosis of hyperhidrosis is the thermoregulatory sweat test. In this test, a powder is applied to the skin. This powder is usually sensitive to moisture. In case excessive sweating occurs even at room temperature can cause the powder to change its color. After performing this the next phase is high heat. The person is exposed to excessive humidity. Persons who are suffering from hyperhidrosis tend to sweat heavily on their palms. The people who are normal do not suffer from any such complaint when exposed to heat. This test also clarifies the severity of the condition.

Management

The management of Hyperhidrosis started with antiperspirants ( Odaban, driclor). Antiperspirants are the basic and first line of treatment for Hyperhidrosis. If in case the medications don’t work surgery sometimes is also suggested. The surgical procedure is associated with the removal of sweat glands or the disconnection of nerves concerned with sweat overproduction. Anticholinergic agents (glycopyrrolate, methacholine bromide, oxybutynin) and alpha-adrenergic agonists (clonidine) are most commonly used in clinical practice.

Ayurvedic aspect

According to the ayurvedic aspect, hyperhidrosis can be correlated with Sweda vaha srotas dushti. Sweda means sweat, it is a waste of tissues, especially the fat tissues, and dhatus. Pitta dosha is also associated with it. When the pitta dosha gets aggravated there is the feeling of excessive heat in the body and the person may suffer from profuse sweating. There is the presence of Sweda vaha srotas, these srotas are basically the sweat-carrying channels located in our skin, pores, and hair follicles. Hyperhidrosis might be a resultant factor of aggravated pitta dosha. Ayurvedic concepts reflect that if there will be contamination of channels in the body, the problem will arise with the concerned system of that channel. Ayurvedic concepts suggest that sweat is metabolized from fat. The other factors associated are obesity, virus aahar vihar (incompatible food), excess exposure to heat, anger, or fear.

Ayurvedic herbs and tips for the management– Various herbs are beneficial to manage the Pitta dushti and aggravated sweating. Herbs like Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Mukta (Natural Calcium  Compound from Pearls), Kaharwa (Natural calcium compound), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Tagar (Valeriana wallichii), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Amla (Emblica officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bahera (Terminalia bellerica), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Daruhaldi (Berberis aristata), Safed Chandan (Santalum album), Kababchini (Piper cubeba), Safed Ral (Shorea Robusta), Gandha Biroja (Pinus longifolia), Katha (Senegalia catechu), Amalaki (Phyllanthus emblica), Kapur (Cinnamomum camphora), Gairik (Red Ochre), Pashanbhed (Bergenia ligulata), Gokshura (Tribulus Terrestris), Choti Elaichi (Elettaria cardamomum). These herbs promote the overall metabolism of the body and help to balance the aggravated pitta dosha and other associated dosha in the body. These act as the chief ingredients in various formulations of Planet Ayurveda like Pitta balance, Brahmi vati, Chandanadi vati, Amalaki rasayan, etc. These herbal formulations of Planet Ayurveda are the best, authentic, and result-oriented with no side effects.

With the above herbs, the following tips can be beneficial to manage hyperhidrosis and decrease the level of sweating or to keep the body hydrated

  • Water intake: It is the most common and easy way to deal with the condition of hyperhidrosis. Hydration therapy is best to improve the water level of the body. The composition of sweat is mainly water with some other electrolytes. In conditions like hyperhidrosis, there is the presence of profuse sweating hence the heavy loss of water. So to maintain the level of water in the body, hydration therapy is very important.
  • Use of raisins: Raisins help to maintain the electrolyte imbalance and help to recover the electrolytes essential for the maintenance of the body. Raisins soaked in water overnight help to pacify the pitta.
  • Seasonal fruits and vegetables: Fruits are the richest source of antioxidants. Obese persons are more prone to hyperhidrosis and usually feel more sweating. Consuming fruits helps to maintain good body weight and also enhances the levels of nutrients.
  • Coriander seeds: Coriander is a good pitta shamak and a potent energy booster. It helps to pacify the aggravated pitta dosha. Concerned persons may take it on an empty stomach daily for a long period of time. Coriander helps to detoxify the body and drain out free radicals.
  • Amla churna and jaggery: Due to the cold potency of amla and its rejuvenator action it helps to pacify the pitta dosha and stabilize the response of the hypothalamus. 
  • Reduce the intake of caffeine: caffeine promotes sweating. So if a person reduces the intake of caffeine, it will help to counter the condition of hyperhidrosis. 

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Conclusion

In conclusion, we can say that sweating is a natural phenomenon of the body. But in case excessive sweating will be there and become more profuse without excessive exertion then it is important to take action. One must include a Pitta pacifying diet, follow the cold potency dravya, and do pranayama like sheetali or anulom vilom. The herbal products of Planet Ayurveda are the best, authentic, and pacify the pitta. With the herbs mentioned above, the tips are also very useful. A person suffering from hyperhidrosis can follow the tips and promote freshness and a feeling of enjoyment. After getting rid of profuse sweating people will become more friendly, more attractive, and self-confident, and promote a healthy environment. The herbal formulations of Planet Ayurveda are also able to manage the associated complaints of hyperhidrosis.

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June 14, 2022

Is Sweating Bad or Good For Our Health

Abstract

Sweat is a salty, clear liquid produced by our gland in the skin. Sweating is a normal and natural process by which the body cools itself. Although it is natural, it still makes us a little embarrassed in public as sweating shows patches under your arms and back and mostly produces a bad smell or odor. People usually have sweat under arms, on the back, palms and the feet. Sweating is normal and is necessary to maintain homeostasis in the body but too much sweating or no sweating can be bad for our health. Here in this article we are going to discuss all about sweating and is this good or bad for our health.

sweating

What is Sweating

Sweating is a natural mechanism of the body of cooling down its temperature in order to maintain homeostasis. The skin has mainly two types of sweat glands, Apocrine and Eccrine glands. Apocrine glands develop in the areas abundant with hair follicles and open into the hair follicle, mainly in the armpits, scalp and groin. Eccrine glands are present over most of the part of your body and directly open onto the surface of the skin. There are tiny holes in the skin known as pores  from where the sweat exits our body. Sweat is generally made up of water, salts and traces of minerals like Sodium, Potassium, magnesium, urea and calcium.

Physiology of Sweating

While we do any physical activity like exercise, walking, running, or other daily activities, sweating is going to happen and it’s normal. Even stress or anxiety can also produce sweating. So basically when the temperature of the surrounding changes your body responds to it. For example in the winters, the temperature of the surroundings is lower than the normal body temperature and thus the body adapts to it by shivering and we usually cover the body with thick layers of clothes. Similarly, during summer, the temperature of the surroundings is higher than our body temperature and then our body adapts to it by cooling it down through sweating or perspiration.

Our brain senses that the temperature of the surroundings is higher than that of our body and then it signals the sweat glands under your skin to produce sweat. Sweat exits our body through pores and after that those small drops of sweat evaporate into the air. It is a natural mechanism of our body to cool down. The amount of thirst we feel and the amount of sweating are always proportional to each other. When the body temperature increases the Sympathetic nervous system stimulates the sweat glands to secrete water content to cools the body by evaporation. Also the emotional stress or anxiety stimulates the contraction of the gland and expels its contents.

What are the Reasons for Sweating

Sweating is quite normal and occurs regularly due to daily activities. However there are some reasons that increase or produce sweating

  • High temperature
  • Stress
  • Emotions like anger, fear, anxiety, embarrassment
  • Foods like  spicy foods, caffeinated drinks
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Medications like pain killers, antipyretics, etc.
  • Medical conditions like fever, infection, cancer, hypoglycemia, etc.
  • During menopause
  • Other hormonal changes
  • Exercise

Excess Sweating – is it normal

Some people sweat more than others, this condition is known as Hyperhidrosis. Although excess sweating or hyperhidrosis is normal. Most people sweat when they do exercise or in a hot environment or under stress or anxiety. Some people have excessive sweating  due to hereditary or some other medical condition. But Hyperhidrosis can be easily managed by drinking more water or fluids and by sitting under an electric fan or air conditioning. It usually affects the feet, hands, underarms or face.

No Sweating  – is it normal

No sweating that is known as Anhidrosis and less sweating known as hypohidrois are the conditions in which your body produces less sweat or no sweat at all. This condition is dangerous and indicates other underlying medical conditions and also indicates that your body is not able to release the heat to cool down.

Benefits of normal Sweating

Normal sweating is good for the health of a person as it helps to maintain the body temperature. Here are some benefits of the sweating with and without exercise

  • Detox of heavy metals
  • Elimination of chemicals
  • Bacterial cleansing
  • Boosting energy
  • Maintaining healthy weight
  • Defending against many diseases and health conditions
  • Improving mood
  • Promoting good sleep
  • Maintain homeostasis

Why Does Sweat Produce Bad Odor

As mentioned above, sweat is mostly made up of salt and water. Sweat also produces bad odor mostly in the armpits and groin because the sweat glands present in the groin and armpits are different from the ones present on the rest of the body. Also, the groin and armpits have more hair than the rest of the body. Generally the sweat doesn’t smell bad. But after the secretion of sweat, some bacteria that present around the body hair mixed up with the sweat and converted it into acids that produce odor. This is the reason our armpits or other hairy parts of the body smell more than our palms or face do. After puberty your sweat glands get triggered by the hormones and produce more sweat and odor as compared to when we are kids.

Effects of Excess Sweating on Health

Excess sweating or hyperhidrosis is bad for the health as it can have some harmful effect on the skin or the body:

  • Excess sweating can give rise to the bacterial growth on the skin and can also lead to skin infection.
  • Wet skin due to prolonged sweating can become pale, inflamed or red.
  • It can develop cracks on the skin.
  • It can produce a bad odor.

Some Myths and Facts about Sweating

There are many myths about sweating that are not necessarily true. Here are some myths and facts about sweating

1.  Is it Bad To Sweat

Sweating is natural and it’s normal and safe to sweat, because we have sweat glands that regulate the temperature of our body and maintain homeostasis just like we have installed air conditioners to regulate our houses temperature. So you should stop thinking that sweating is bad. Everyone sweats but in different amounts.

2. Sweat Is Odorous And Stinky

It has been discussed already that sweat is only water and salts and odorless when it exits from the body. But when the sweat comes in contact with bacteria then it is broken down into some aromatic components that produce odor or stink. Also, the sweat that is produced by the glands present in the groin and the armpits also contains some fatty acids that smell stronger and different from the sweat at the feet or palms or the face.

3. You Can Remove Toxins By Sweating

People usually believe that they can detoxify their body by sweating. But as we clarify above, sweating just removes water from the body and sweat doesn’t contain any toxins. So it is a myth that sweating removes toxins. Toxins can actually be removed by drinking lots of fluids and eating a healthy diet.

4. You Can Become Thinner By Sweating

Most people commonly think that in order to lose weight they must sweat a lot, so  people usually sit in a sauna and expect to get lean and thin by the time they leave the sauna. Sweating may or may not be visible while working out and exercising, while some physical activities definitely help in losing excess weight and burning calories, but sweating doesn’t do it directly.

5. Using Deodorants Is A Bad Practice

Deodorants mask or cover the foul smell that is caused due to the mixing of sweat and bacteria.  They do not interfere with the normal process of sweating. There is no harm in using perfumes or deodorants. whereas using antiperspirants can be harmful as it interferes with the normal mechanism of sweating.

Tips To Improve Body Odor

  • Maintain personal hygiene and should take bath regularly.
  • Use a clean towel to wipe the body and wash your towel regularly.
  • Wear clean clothes, If you wear the  already worn clothes, there may be residue of bacteria and sweat in it which can cause trouble.
  • Wear cotton and loose clothing. This will allow air circulation between the clothes and the body and will also absorb the sweat better.
  • Wear lighter colors clothes in the summer as  the light color clothes reflect sunlight while dark colors absorb it.
  • Eat more fresh and raw foods.
  • Use mild deodorants.

Some Tips to rule out Abnormal Sweating

  • Get your blood, glucose (sugar), cholesterol and blood pressure checked regularly.
  • Lose weight if you need to do so.
  • Get your hormonal levels checked.

Conclusion

Sweating is a natural and normal mechanism of the body. Some people may feel embarrassed due to excessive sweating because it can produce a bad smell, and show up as wet yellow patches on the shirts. But it can be managed or controlled by using comfortable loose or cotton clothing and has bathed more than once during hot weather. Using fragrant talcs and deodorants can be of some help. But no sweating or anhidrosis is a harmful condition that means your body is retaining its heat and you can also collapse due to a heatstroke if you are not sweating, so you should consult a physician in such situations. Planet Ayurveda offers effective herbal formulations which have very good results in the no sweating or anhidrosis condition. Planet Ayurveda products are 100% pure, effective, and vegetarian. We hope the above-mentioned details about sweating will be beneficial for you. For more details of our products, you can check our website www.planetayurveda.com. For more queries, you can send your queries to our email id herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.

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