Hypohidrosis: Causes, sign, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

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HYPOHIDROSIS

• CAUSES SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

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INTRODUCTION TO HYPOHIDROSIS

• Hypohidrosis is a condition in which a person
  loses his ability to sweat even in hot and humid
  conditions.
• Hypohidrosis often increases the amount of heat
  in the body
• Hypohidrosis can affect smaller or larger areas
  of the body. Most people are not aware that they
  are suffering from Hypohidrosis.
• Hypohidrosis can lead to the development of
  another serious condition known as Anhidrosis
  which results in complete absence of sweating.

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CAUSES OF HYPOHIDROSIS 

• The abnormality in sweat glands is the most
  common cause behind the occurrence of
  Hypohidrosis. The sweat glands of the body may
  not work properly thus, causing excessive dryness
  of skin. People who do not sweat even while
  exercising are at higher risk of developing
  Hypohidrosis. Other possible causes of
  Hypohidrosis are
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Immune system disorder such as Sjogrens syndrome
• Skin damage
• Leprosy
• Nervous system disorder

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CAUSES OF HYPOHIDROSIS 

• Pulmonary problems
• Trauma
• Dead skin cells
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Scleroderma
• Bone marrow disorder
• Accumulation of abnormal proteins
• Genetic defect
• Drug abuse
• Dehydration
• Congenital disorder
• Thyroid disorder

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SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF HYPOHIDROSIS 

• The signs and symptoms of Hypohidrosis depend on
  which part of the body is affected by
  Hypohidrosis. Hypohidrosis may affect one part of
  the body or the whole body. Consult
  a dermatologist immediately if you experience any
  of these symptoms. The common symptoms of
  Hypohidrosis are 
• Dizziness
• Flushing
• Weakness

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SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF HYPOHIDROSIS 

• Loss of body sweat
• Body cramps
• Heat stroke
• Rapid heart beat
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision

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DIAGNOSIS OF HYPOHIDROSIS

• Diagnostic tests for Hypohidrosis may
  include Sweat imprint Test - For measuring the
  sweat in the patients body.
• Quantitative sudomotor axon reflex test (QSART) -
  For detecting the amount of sweat produced from
  the patients body in response to a given
  stimulus.
• Tissue biopsy - Taking the sample of the affected
  tissue from the sweat gland and observing it
  under the microscope.
• Thermoregulatory test - In this test, sweat
  production is measured by exposing the skin to an
  increased temperature. The alizarin powder is
  sprinkled, which changes its color from purple to
  orange if sweat appears.

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TREATMENT OF HYPOHIDROSIS

• The treatment of Hypohidrosis focuses on
  suppressing the underlying causes of
  Hypohidrosis. A dermatologist may inject local
  anesthetic into the sympathetic nerve tissue in
  the neck. In some cases, a he may prescribe
  tropical antiperspirants to get relief from the
  symptoms. 
• Natural treatment of Hypohidrosis 
• Drink plenty of water
• Avoid exercising in hot weather
• Wear comfortable and loose clothes
• Avoid alcohol
• Sponge skin with cold water

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