what is is called when you experience excessive sweating in only one armpit?!
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a wet pit
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a gland problem.
nasty
It's called "excessive sweating in only one armpit"
it's called "one arm hanging outside of the blanket"
Oh dear.
At least your deodorant will last twice as long for you.
one pit sweat syndrom
usually excessive sweating is caused by hyperhydrosis. So you would probably find your best answer visiting a dermatologists website, and sending them an email asking about his problem, and possibly a way to get it fixed.
Well the meaning of excessive sweating is diaphoresis.
It's called weird.
Hyperhidrosis. That's the general medical term for excessive sweating; I don't know if there's a medical term for the armpit. As the first answer says, it's a gland problem. If it's recurrent and severe, there are medical treatments for it. I think the current first-line treatment is with botox for severe hyperhidrosis..
Essential hyperhidrosis, but is not a term solely for one armpit!
"Excessive sweating may be episodic or continuous. Excessive sweating may be caused by warm weather, emotional stress, or for no reason at all. Hyperhidrosis may be due to an underlying medical condition such as obesity, menopause, thyroid or psychiatric disorders in a small number of cases. However, the vast majority of patients have what is known as essential hyperhidrosis, for which the cause is unknown. Essential hyperhidrosis usually occurs on the hands, feet and armpits but may occur in other areas as well. Sometimes only one armpit is affected. The condition usually starts during adolescence and is lifelong. Nervousness and anxiety frequently precipitate excessive sweating.
Treatments for hyperhidrosis
Essential hyperhidrosis of the armpits is often difficult to control with topical antiperspirants such as Drysol® or Certain Dry®. An anticholinergic medication known as Robinul® or Robinul Forte® can be helpful but has undesirable side effects such as excessively dry mouth and blurred vision. Drionic® makes a device that uses ionophoresis to block sweat glands that is safe but must be repeated every 3 to 6 weeks. A permanent treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis is surgical removal of the armpit sweat glands or the sympathetic nerves that stimulate them. However, these surgeries can have undesirable permanent side effects, so patients should exhaust all possible medical therapies before considering this option.
Botox® for Excessive Sweating
Patients who want lasting relief without undesirable side effects or surgery are turning to Botox®. Botox® is injected into areas of the skin that produce excess sweat and can effectively reduce sweat production for many months. Botox® injections to the sweat-producing areas of the armpits can frequently provide relief for as long as 6 months. Botox® is also an effective remedy for excessive sweating of the palms of the hands and relief can last many months. However, the pain involved in the administration of Botox® to the hands along with occasional problems related to muscle weakness can make Botox® a less desirable form of therapy for treating hyperhidrosis of the palms."
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http://www.beauty4skin.com/excessive_sweating_hyperhidrosis.shtml
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes excessive sweating (perspiration). It usually affects the armpits, hands or feet. However, most areas of the skin’s surface can be affected.
Sweating helps maintain body temperature, skin hydration and fluid and electrolyte balance. People sweat in response to numerous factors (e.g., warm temperatures, physical exertion, anxiety). However, individuals with hyperhidrosis sweat excessively, even when these triggers are not present (e.g., in cool temperatures, during periods of rest).
Primary hyperhidrosis is a chronic (ongoing) condition that is associated with overactive sweat glands. Secondary hyperhidrosis occurs in response to a separate medical condition (e.g., overproduction of thyroid hormones [hyperthyroidism]). Hyperhidrosis can be further classified according to its cause and/or location. For example, excessive sweating caused by the hypothalamus region of the brain, which regulates body temperature, is called hypothalamic hyperhidrosis.
Visible signs of hyperhidrosis are often obvious and may include underarm stains, dripping palms or wet clothing. Diagnosis of hyperhidrosis is often based on the patient’s symptoms and medical history. If secondary hyperhidrosis is suspected, additional testing (e.g., x-ray, urinalysis) may be performed to identify or rule out any potential underlying conditions.
Secondary hyperhidrosis may cease if its underlying cause is identified and successfully treated. Treatment of primary hyperhydrosis focuses on symptom relief and may include use of antiperspirants, surgery or medications.
It is being treated by Botox injections or special deoderant. It may also be a blocked glang as well. In any case a Dermatologist in your area should be consulted for this matter.
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