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Diaphoresis

Definition

• Diaphoresis is a medical term for perspiration or sweating. The term usually refers to unusually heavy perspiration.

• Hyperhidrosis pertains to sweating excessively and unpredictably, usually as a result of overactive sweat glands.

Additional Information

In July of 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA) approved the use of Botox (botulism toxin) to treat severe underarm sweating. Botox is a prescription-only medication that is injected into the affected areas. It should only be used after your physician has ruled out other potential causes of the problem (such as hyperthyroidism; see the Medline link below) and treatments.

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• "Help! I'm sweating! Causes, Phenomena, Therapies", Paperback, 176 pages, 2007. Estimated price $17.01. Info and/or order .

MSDS Relevance

Unusually heavy sweating could be from working in a hot environment or it could be a symptom of exposure to certain toxic chemicals. Additional symptoms such as palpitation, vertigo, prostration, or a general feeling of being unwell may or may not accompany your sweating. Either way, take a break and get some fresh air. If the symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Additional Reading The FDA's press release announcing the approval of Botox to treat underam sweating. The National Institutes of Health's (NIH) Medline has an extensive entry on sweating as well as Hyperhidrosis that discusses other physical causes and more. Possible Causes Of The Symptom Diaphoresis at WrongDiagnosis.com.

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See also: dermal

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