What to Do About Feet That Sweat Too Much
If you always have sweaty feet, whether it is warm or cold outside, you are probably suffering from Plantar Hyperhydrosis. Sweat is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system, which controls about five million sweat glands in the body. Sweating is controlled by branches of the sympathetic chain that are located within the chest cavity.
Even though it is not a severe social problem like hand sweating, sweating feet can still be an inconvenience for the victim. Socks have to be constantly changed, and foot odor and fungal infection can become big problems.
Sweating Feet - Plantar Hyperhydrosis
People that suffer from this ailment not only complain about their feet sweating constantly, but also complain about bad foot odor, athlete's foot, blisters, and infections.
Shoes and socks have to be purchased more frequently, costing the victim thousands of additional dollars through the years.
Another negative of this condition is that it is almost impossible to wear sandals, because the sweaty feet slip right out of them.
Lumbar Sympathectomy - Operation for Sweating Feet
Surgeons have developed this operation to drastically reduce sweating feet. In this procedure a specific segment of the sympathetic chain within the lumbar region is cut or clamped to relieve the excessive foot sweating.
Pain after this operation is fairly common but only lasts for a short period of time. The decision to go forward with this operation should only be made after consulting with a physician who specializes in this field
Acupuncture - A Natural Cure For Sweating Feet
Acupuncture is a very ancient form of healing that has been used by the Chinese for 8,000 years. Almost everyone who tries acupuncture as a remedy for sweaty feet gets some sort of relief from it. Many people describe a relaxing feeling taking over their body during treatment, and feel no pain at all as the needles penetrate the body.
The most common acupuncture treatment for sweaty feet involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are then manipulated by human hands or electrical stimulation. The FDA first approved this treatment in 1996. The only requirement that they make is that sterile, non-toxic needles be used, and that they be labeled for single use by a qualified practitioner.
Because there is virtually no pain involved in this procedure and no recovery time is required, it has recently become very popular in the United States.
Foot Powder as a Means of Curing Sweating Feet
Most foot powders work by targeting the sweat glands to reduce their production of sweat. The problem with foot powders is they are generally not effective in reducing the amount of sweat coming out of the feet.
