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Suffering From Sweaty Armpits?

Sweating, of course is a natural function of the human body - without it we would be very limited in our ability to effectively expel toxins and other waste from our bodies. Our primary sweat glands exist in our armpits, forehead, hands, groin and feet, and will normally be triggered through activities such as exercise, or in temperate climates.
Though for some, this 'normal' human function can persist to a point of abnormality, where effective treatment should be sought.

Chances are, if you are visiting this site, you may be experiencing these more abnormal symptoms of persistent underarm sweating, and very well could be suffering from a condition known medically as Axillary Hyperhidrosis...

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Surgical Treatments for Axillary Hyperhidrosis

Surgical Treatments for Axillary Hyperhidrosis

ETS

The most common procedure for treating Axillary Hyperhidrosis is called Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy (ETS).

This surgery involves clamping, cutting or burning the main sympathetic chain that runs alongside the spine, often with the addition of nearby nerve ganglia. Clamping is most common and is intended to allow a safe reversal of the procedure.

ETS is generally considered a “safe, reproducible, and effective procedure and most patients are satisfied with the results of the surgery”. This procedure is mainly used to permanently treat excessive sweating of the hands and feet, though ETS for the treatment of Axillary Hyperhidrosis has also proven effective. As a side note, patients suffering Primary Hyperhodrosis in the facial region experience much higher failure rates.

The most common side effect of Endoscopic Thoracic Sympathectomy is compensatory sweating, which most people find to be tolerable, while some claim they experienced a lower quality of life as a result of this side effect.

Other side effects can include Horner’s Syndrome, gustatory sweating  and some occurrences of overdryness.