Got Sweaty Hands and Feet

[Dave Nettles]

In social situations having really sweaty hands can lead to problems. When someone wants to shake your hand and it is sweaty, this can be embarrassing for you. If you don't offer your hand it can be misunderstood that you are anti-social or not polite. The person on the other end of things will not be thinking that you have sweaty hands and this is why you do not shake their hand. However, if you do shake hands when yours is sweaty it is an uncomfortable situation. When a person does have problems with excess sweating in their hands, it usually is a situation where they have both sweaty hands and feet.

The person who suffers from excessively sweaty feet has a condition known as Plantar Hyperhidrosis. With this medical condition, a person has feet that are so sweaty they are causing social and other problems for the sufferer. Not only can the sweat of the feet destroy shoes it can also lead to bacterial or fungal infections that make the feet smell. This makes wearing open shoes like sandals out of the question. This condition could possible lead to problems with a co-worker or even friends and family members.

The medical term for sweaty palms is called Palmar Hyperhidrosis. Both sweaty hands and feet can become severe and lead to problems that only recently has come to light as being a condition affecting a large segment of the population. But the good thing is that the medical community has also become more familiar with treatment options.

It is essential for the body to sweat but when it is excessive it can be embarrassing and can lead to other problems like bacteria and fungi. Medication exists that can help with relieving excessively sweaty hands and feet, Some will work better than others, so you will need to check with your doctor and try different products.

In the course of one day the normal amount of sweat is 300 ml or an average of 1 1/4 cups. If the day is excessively hot the amount could be as high as 4 liters or around one gallon. Too much sweating is something that can be managed by a small operation or by using a less severe kind of treatment that is natural.

Sage is an herb that possesses medicinal qualities that can help with the sweat glands that are over-producing. This herb is believed to drastically reduce the amount of sweat the body produces. You would need to drink brewed tea containing sage on a daily basis, but don't overdo it. If after 4 weeks, you don't show signs of obvious improvement, stop for a period and try it again for another 4 week period. Alternatively, you can apply the sage tea to freshly washed and dried skin. Drinking the tea will usually not have the side effects that medications can cause, but you should consult with your doctor first to ensure there are no conflicts with other medications or treatments you are taking.

Sweating is something that the body does to bring the heat of the body into balance. The body's sweat acts as a thermostat keeping the temperature of the body regulated. If there is an excessive amount of sweating, it is best to seek some kind of help to get the sweat glands under control in order to prevent any other kinds of problems from developing. If using the herbal tea treatment does not solve the problem of sweaty hands and feet, then it is wise to consult your physician.


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