I am 50 years old and overweight, I sweat excessively and constantly in the groin area, please suggest some treatment to fix it.
Hyperhidrosis is the condition when a person suffers from an unnaturally high amount of perspiration. Sweating is an essential physiological function required to maintain and control body temperature. Hyperhidrosis is said to occur when the amount of perspiration emitted by the body is significantly higher than the requirement. The sweat is emitted by sweat glands that are located in the skin spread over almost every part of the body. Certain parts of the body will feature a higher concentration of sweat glands than others such as the palms of the hands and the armpits. The activity of sweat glands is involuntary and is primarily under the control of the sympathetic nervous system. The condition is very common and is known to affect about 3% of the world’s entire population. While the term hyperhidrosis is frequently used when talking about people that sweat excessively, it is a serious medical problem. People that suffer from the condition are likely to see an adverse effect on their daily lives as well as social compatibility. Since sweating can also be accompanied by a foul odor, any excesses of perspiration can cause a significant amount of distress to people in close proximity of the individual. One of the most common causes of the condition is suffering from anxiety, as a result of the increase in perspiration when a person is nervous. Other common causes include the consumption of certain types of food and drink such as caffeine and nicotine. Hyperhidrosis may also be a symptom of some serious underlying medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, malignancy, infection, hyperthyroidism or some other auto immune disorder. If this is the case, the treatment for hyperhidrosis must be firmly focused on first eliminating the underlying cause.
Excessive Sweating Treatment
When deciding to treat the condition, it is essential to identify the causing factors or the substances that trigger an episode. For example, if you have noticed that the condition is aggravated by the consumption of caffeine, abstaining from this substance will go a long way into preventing excessive sweating. You should also avoid eating any spicy foods as they are known to increase the likelihood of sweating. Synthetic materials prevent heat and moisture from escaping so underpants made out of synthetic materials will cause your groin area to become excessively hot and sticky. Wear only cotton undergarments and dust your entire groin area with an over the counter anti-microbial powder. This will help to decrease both the excess sweating as well as any body odor.
