What Triggers Excessive Sweating Underarm

By Tristian G. Desporte


Human beings experiencing armpit sweating more often than normal are prone to social isolation and self - esteem issues. Considerable number of people is left with altering the normal way of living by avoiding raising arms to hide the marks of sweat or changing clothes every time sweats become extreme. It is unsightly to see what effects it may bring to the people physically. More than that, it is a struggle for the sufferers not only in the physical but mental and social aspect of life as well. Excessive sweating underarm medically called axillary hyperhidrosis; is the condition some people whether male or female are undergoing through regardless of climate change and physical exertion.

Sweating is a normal physiological way of the body to cool down. But in an excessive amount, it may become a disorder. It helps keep the body clean from harmful substances taken in. The heavy sweating condition can be associated to the abnormal work of the sympathetic nervous system in turn resulting to overactive sweat glands. This part of the body is responsible for the "fight or flight" response of people to stimuli. One of the most common affected areas is the underarm.

Before any medical attention is sought, knowing the roots of the problem can help lighten minds of the sufferers. Seeing a doctor may give clearer understanding about the causes of this prominent sweating issue. It is not a good idea to leave the condition untreated for a lifetime. The following enumerates some tangible causes people may think of dealing with if the disorder prevails.

Diet is a significant factor that affects not only physical parts of the body but also the sweating function. Too much intake of alcohol and caffeine means more toxins the body has to release through sweating. Spicy foods also are a frequent reason since some people love eating those. Other processed foods which can take the body a lot of effort to breakdown may trigger the hyperhidrosis of the armpit.

Stress stimuli like sudden emotional outbursts, depression and fear brought by the surroundings are definite factors altering the activity of the sympathetic nervous system. It tends to overwork and abnormally controls the sweat glands. Emotional disturbance is not a simple thing to deal with especially if it complicates normal task of the body system.

Lastly, dripping underarm sweat may mean deeper matter regarding the over-all health and total wellness of the body. Some sickness like hyperthyroidism, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases may have too much sweating as symptom. Taking this fact into consideration, the condition health issues should not be forgotten. Overlooked diseases from the past serve as key factors for having excessive sweating underarm.




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