Question 1

what is the cause of hyperhidrosis?

Accepted Answer

"The cause"?: Hi. There is no "the cause" of sweating a lot. There are countless causes of excessive sweating, and only after many causes are excluded do we then diagnose "hyperhidrosis". Have you seen a doctor about this? Good luck!

Question 2

what causes palmar hyperhidrosis (sweaty palms)? is it contagious?

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Hyperhidrosis hands: Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is not contagious. It can be treated with topicals, sometimes oral anticholinergic agents, Botox injection, or micro ETS. Seek a specialist like myself who treats a large number of hyperhidrosis patients and who offers all of these treatment options.

Question 3

can taking the drug robinul (glycopyrrolate) for hyperhidrosis cause boils?

Accepted Answer

Robinul (glycopyrrolate): Serious reactions for Robinul (glycopyrrolate) include: anaphylaxis, intestinal obstruction, heat stroke, seizures, arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest. Common reactions include: dry mouth, vomiting, constipation, flushing, headache, urinary retention, urinary hesitancy, blurred vision, palpitations, tachycardia, anhidrosis, dysgeusia, and lactation suppression but not boils.

Question 4

excessive sweat all over? not as if i have hyperhidrosis to the point where it soaks my clothes it leaves little trace marks. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Exam: get a complete physical exam to include fasting blood sugar, full thyroid profile and metabolic workup.Certainly stress, tension and anxiety must be considered; however, first and foremost, get a complete exam.

Question 5

what are the long term effects of taking 3-6mg robinul (glycopyrrolate) per day for hyperhidrosis? can this cause organ damage? if so what kind? how much is too much?

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Unkown: Robinul (glycopyrrolate) is an anticholinergic drug so the side effects will include dry mouth, headaches, urinary retention, blurry vision and several others.  The maximun dose should be 8 mg per day.  There really are no long term effects except that the body adapts to the meds which will require you to keep taking higher doses.  
I would suggest a more permanent solution to your hyperhidrosis.

Question 6

does masturbation and irregular sleeping cause hyperhidrosis ?

Accepted Answer

Causes of sweating: 2 types of hyperhidrosis: generalized & localized to underarms, palms, soles, face. Unknown what causes localized hyperhidrosis. Emotional stress/anxiety, heat, certain foods, etc for localized hyperhidrosis. Generalized hyperhidrosis, many causes: heat, metabolic diseases, like thyroid, diabetes, etc, infections, cancers, stress, medications. If new onset sweating, please see your dr right away.

Question 7

can tonsillitis and latent tb cause severe body odor and hyperhidrosis?

Accepted Answer

Let me help: What cause general hyperhidrosis
certain medications
menopause hot flashes
low blood sugar
overactive thyroid gland
some types of cancer
heart attack
infectious disease (tb).

Question 8

what is the effective treatment for hyperhidrosis caused by  hyperthyroidism?

Accepted Answer

Treat the thyroid: If the hyperhidrosis is caused by hyperthyroidism, treat the hyperthyroidism and excessive sweating should improve.

Question 9

i suspect i have hyperhidrosis as "stressfull" situations cause me to sweat excessively. what is the biological cause and is it associated with other medical conditions? are there any natural remedies which could reduce my excessive sweating? thanks

Accepted Answer

Stress is a VERY: common trigger of excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis.   Dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. including the sympathetic nerves may be responsible as well as an abnormal number/distribution of eccrine/sweat glands. Many diseases are associated: diabetes/other glandular conditions, shingles, cancers, infections, medications. Natural Rx: sage tea/tablets, chamomile, acupuncture, SweatHelp.org

Question 10

what can cause folliculitis? no immune deficiency.  diangosis asthma and pcos, hyperhidrosis. shower twc daily. any prevention?

Accepted Answer

Hyperhidrosis?: Are they confined to the armpits and pubic areas?  If so, try using antiperspirant regularly first.  Some people may need treatment with an antibiotic.

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Excessive sweat all over? not as if i have hyperhidrosis to the point where it soaks my clothes it leaves little trace marks. what could be the cause?

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What are the long term effects of taking 3-6mg robinul (glycopyrrolate) per day for hyperhidrosis? can this cause organ damage? if so what kind? how much is too much?

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Does masturbation and irregular sleeping cause hyperhidrosis ?

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Can tonsillitis and latent tb cause severe body odor and hyperhidrosis?

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What is the effective treatment for hyperhidrosis caused by hyperthyroidism?

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I suspect i have hyperhidrosis as "stressfull" situations cause me to sweat excessively. what is the biological cause and is it associated with other medical conditions? are there any natural remedies which could reduce my excessive sweating? thanks

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What can cause folliculitis? no immune deficiency. diangosis asthma and pcos, hyperhidrosis. shower twc daily. any prevention?

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