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What are the types of sugury for sweaty palms and feets? what are the risk

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Botox: Excessive sweating is called hyperhydrosis. Before surgery, one should try medical treatments such as Botox injections or anticholinesterase drugs before surgical options such as sympathectomies. Please see your doctor for evaluation and potential non-surgical treatments.

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Answered 5/25/2016

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