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What tests are done to determine if hyper hydrosis is primary or not?. i'm on gabapentin have no other symptoms , just excessive face chest sweating

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Ask your DR: You have probably already had relevant tests.

Answered 9/28/2016

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