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Hyperhidrosis
(sweating) is defined as sweating from the hands, underarms or face, and it can literally run down the
surface of the skin or drip from the skin,
soaking clothes. It can be a major
embarrassment to the individual in public, or
under any stressful situation. In some
cases, it may interfere with writing, because the
sweat running off the hands soaks the page and
blurs the ink.
Facial sweating
can also be associated with facial blushing, where the face turns
scarlet at the slightest provocation. Thus
can be extremely embarrassing and inhibit the
desire for public exposure.
The Internet has
become a valuable tool in bringing the problems
of hyperhidrosis and facial blushing to the fore,
and we are discovering that there are many, many
people who suffer from this problem on a daily
basis. It is interfering with their lives by
preventing them from accomplishing everyday tasks
and getting into any stressful situations.
Fortunately, there
is now a reasonably simple solution to the
problem, known as ETS (endoscopic thoracic
sympathectomy) and ETS-C (endoscopic thoracic
sympathectomy by clamping).
Laparoscopic
(abdomen) and thoracoscopic (chest) equipment has
been available for many years. However, it
wasn’t until the late 80's, when television
cameras and monitors with improved resolution
were incorporated into this technique, that it
became popular. Experience was gained removing
diseased gall bladders, and now it is unusual to
have your gall bladder removed by open technique.
There are a number of thoracoscopic procedures
that can be performed using this technology, and
ETS and TS-C are among the most popular, because
they are highly effective with little
post-operative discomfort or complications.
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