Sweaty palms lead to a very embarrassing situation for some people. Imagine the embarrassment of a person with this disease during a handshake for important business deals. In medical terms, this disorder is known as âpalmer hyperhidrosisâ. Sweaty palms also lead to interruption while writing, typing and using a laptop mouse. Here are some ways to deal with sweaty palms.
Stress management
A disruption in the balance of sympathetic nervous system is the main cause of sweaty palms. These are part of autonomic nervous system, which is not under control of body. Worries make an impact on our blood pressure, which may result in excessive sweating. Try to lead a relaxed life. Take small breaks during work to reduce stress. Resolve any conflicting issues either at workplace or home in a peaceful manner. Follow a routine to get sound sleep. Do not over eat and maintain light non oily food diet. Reduce coffee as it raises body temperature and also sweat gland. Maintain right body posture while sitting. Be at ease even under difficult circumstances. These things will keep secretion from glands to a normal level, hence reduces chances of sweaty palm.
Home remedies
Consumption of wheat grass juice and Iodine rich diet reduces sweating, therefore try to incorporate these into your regular food. Talcum powder blocks the pores temporarily, so this can be tried to suppress sweat under some circumstances. Apply lime juice on your palms. Taking some sage tea every day is also effective in dealing with sweaty palm.
Clinical treatments
Botox treatment is very effective in weakening the nerves which are responsible for excessive sweating. One can go for a surgical treatment also, which is called Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy Surgery. Nerves which cause excessive sweating are present under armpits. This surgery is carried out by making an incision under armpits to cut the endings of those nerves.
Change your life style
Follow regular exercise routines to control sweating of hands. Do relaxation exercises to relax mind and body. Try keeping your body at normal temperature by remaining indoors during the day time. This will help prevent sweating to some extent as increase in the body temperature can cause nerve stimulation and this will cause excess sweating. Drink lots and lots of water as this will keep your body cool and prevent excessive sweating. Avoid drinking too much of tea, coffee and other beverages. Do not smoke as this cause sweaty palms too. Avoid using creams, lotions, and antiperspirants as all of these are a cause to sweaty palms.
Sympathectomy
When sweating is too much and no other mode of treatment is useful in controlling it sympathectomy is done. Sympathectomy is performed endoscopically. Hyperhidrosis is due to over active sympathetic chain that is a part of the autonomous nervous system. It controls the sweat gland. In patients with hyperhidrosis, the sweat glands are abnormally active. In order to control this sympathectomy is done. It has about 98% success rate in controlling the sweaty palms.
