hyperhidrosis

i have sweaty palms since baby! that's what mama told me. tangan peloh-peloh jak. all the time. and as i was surfing the net just now...i found an article which related to my 'penyakit pelik'.

"Hyperhidrosis can manifest itself in many forms. The most common form is excessive sweating. No one really knows what causes hyperhidrosis but it is thought to be endocrine system related. The endocrine system regulates chemicals that the brain produces such as epinephrine, nor-epinephrine and seritonin. These chemicals control anxiety levels, mood and appetite. People either have primary hyperhidrosis, which has no known cause or secondary hyperhidrosis, which can be caused by diet, weight, medications, etc. (the cause here can be traced). While the condition is not harmful physically, the condition can be socially devastating."

"Hyperhidrosis can also include facial blushing. Again,the cause is most likely chemically related to the endocrine system. The blushing occurs because the brain releases chemicals which have receptors in the vessels in the face. When these vessels receive the chemicals, they dilate and the result is more blood rushing through them and a resulting red or flushed face. Facial blushing can be devastating socially. "


obviously, i have primary hyperhidrosis. ;p