Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes the body to sweat excessively. Common areas that are affected by this condition include the hands, feet, and underarms. The proper term for hyperhidrosis that only occurs on the feet is plantar hyperhidrosis. Although the condition isn’t life threatening, it can cause embarrassment and distress for those who deal with it. Each foot contains approximately 250,000 eccrine sweat glands that are responsible for producing half a pint of sweat each day. People with plantar hyperhidrosis usually have to change their socks several times per day. Although the exact cause of the condition is unknown, some doctors believe it is caused by overactivity of the sympathetic nerve. Others, however, believe hyperhidrosis is solely a genetic condition. Hyperhidrosis is a treatable condition, and if you are looking to explore your treatment options, you should speak with your podiatrist today.

If you are suffering from hyperhidrosis contact Brent Harwood, DPM of Southeast Podiatry. Our doctor can provide the care you need to attend to all of your foot care needs.

Hyperhidrosis of the Feet

Hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder that can cause people to have excessive sweating of their feet. This can usually occur all on its own without rigorous activity involved. People who suffer from hyperhidrosis may also experience sweaty palms.

Although it is said that sweating is a healthy process meant to cool down the body temperature and to maintain a proper internal temperature, hyperhidrosis may prove to be a huge hindrance on a person’s everyday life.

Plantar hyperhidrosis is considered to be the main form of hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis can refer to sweating that occurs in areas other than the feet or hands and armpits. Often this may be a sign of it being related to another medical condition such as menopause, hyperthyroidism and even Parkinson’s disease.

In order to alleviate this condition, it is important to see your doctor so that they may prescribe the necessary medications so that you can begin to live a normal life again. If this is left untreated, it is said that it will persist throughout an individual’s life.

A last resort approach would be surgery, but it is best to speak with your doctor to find out what may be the best treatment for you.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact one of our offices located in Fairhope, Brewton, and Atmore, AL . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot care needs.