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What side effects are commonly associated with a sympathectomy to cure hyperhidrosis?
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Compensatory sweat: The main side effect is compensatory sweating which usually occurs in the lower back. The amout you will have is unpredictable and also depends on which level sympathectomy is being done.
Answered 5/7/2016
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