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SWEATY PALMS
Dr. AVINASH N. KATARA MS, DNB, MNAMS, MRCSEd, Fellow-MIS(Singapore)
Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
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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.
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Sweat Glands
The human body has 2-5 million sweat glands
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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.
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When do we sweat?
We all sweat as a normal response to different forms of stress e.g. heat, exercise or emotional stress
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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.
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Types of hyperhidrosis?
Generalized: all over the body
Localized: particular areas e.g. palms, armpit, soles, face etc.
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• Primary (unexplained or unknown cause) or • secondary to other medical conditions
(neurological, endocrine, metabolic, infectious or malignant diseases, drugs, toxins etc. )
Causes of hyperhidrosis?
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Sweaty Palms
• No apparent cause • It may be associated with
excessive sweating of the soles and armpits
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Who gets hyperhidrosis?
It affects both sexes, all races and often has a family predisposition (genetic)
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Who gets hyperhidrosis?
Usually begins in childhood, gradually progresses during the teens and adulthood
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How common is sweaty palms?
1%2-4%
1-2%
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How do sweaty palms affect health?
• Socially and professional embarrassment• Emotional and physical disabilities
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Surgery for sweaty palms
• Gold standard of treatment • Key-hole surgery• 24 hours hospitalization
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The Sympathetic Chain
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Endo-Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS)
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What anesthesia is need for surgery?
General Anesthesia
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Overnight stay
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Discharged next morning
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Surgical Outcome • Immediate results• Well accepted• Permanent
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Improved Quality of Life
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Email: [email protected]
Clinic: Mon, Wed, Fri3 to 6 pm
For appointments: +91 22 39818181
Contact us:Dr. AVINASH N. KATARA
MS, DNB, MNAMS, MRCSEd, Fellow-MIS(Singapore)Laparoscopic, Thoracoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon
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QUESTIONS?