hello. I am Dr. Sangchul Hwang, who studies and treats autonomic nerves. I would like to summarize the treatment progress of a patient who had excessive sweating of the hands and feet, which caused great inconvenience in studying and preparing for exams. It was not just a case of sweating a lot, but a case where the palms of the hands were filled with sweat in tense situations and the test paper was wet and torn. I hope it can be a small reference for those who suffer from the same symptoms.
The sweat and sweat that got in the way of test prep
This patient repeatedly experienced rapid sweating on her hands when she got nervous on practice tests and real exams, causing her writing to smudge and her answer sheets to get wet. She had to take the test with multiple sheets of paper or keep a towel handy to wipe off questions. Her feet also sweat a lot, causing her socks to get damp and her concentration to suffer after sitting for long periods of time.
Characteristics of nervous sweating
A characteristic that was identified during the consultation was that she was sweating normally, but had sudden bursts of sweating, especially in situations such as nervousness, presentations, and exams. This was consistent with a pattern of nervous hyperhidrosis, an overactive sympathetic response, rather than a simple constitutional problem. The autonomic nervous system’s response threshold was lowered, causing sweat glands in the hands and feet to become overactive at the slightest psychological stimulus.
Changes after treatment
You can learn more about the experience and treatment process in our patient interviews.
Hyperhidrosis is not just about the amount of sweating, it is deeply connected to the nervous response. I hope you find this helpful for those who suffer from hyperhidrosis.Thank you.
