If you are experiencing excessive sweating in your feet, you may have a condition that is referred to as hyperhidrosis. The purpose of sweating is to cool the body to avoid overheating. Hyperhidrosis occurs when the body is not in a state of being overheated and doesn't need to be cooled. The soles of the feet may feel wet the majority of the time, possibly resulting in the development of certain skin conditions and unpleasant odors. If this condition is not treated, toenail and bacterial infections may develop. Further side effects may include the patient experiencing anxiety and discomfort in addition to emotional well-being and self image possibly being affected. Please converse with a podiatrist to learn about the best way to treat hyperhidrosis of the feet.

If you are suffering from hyperhidrosis contact one of our podiatrists of Family Foot and Ankle Care of Moriches. Our doctors can provide the care you need to attend to all of your foot and ankle needs.

Hyperhidrosis of the Feet

Hyperhidrosis is a rare disorder that can cause people to have excessive sweating of their feet. This can usually occur all on its own without rigorous activity involved. People who suffer from hyperhidrosis may also experience sweaty palms.

Although it is said that sweating is a healthy process meant to cool down the body temperature and to maintain a proper internal temperature, hyperhidrosis may prove to be a huge hindrance on a person’s everyday life.

Plantar hyperhidrosis is considered to be the main form of hyperhidrosis. Secondary hyperhidrosis can refer to sweating that occurs in areas other than the feet or hands and armpits. Often this may be a sign of it being related to another medical condition such as menopause, hyperthyroidism and even Parkinson’s disease.

In order to alleviate this condition, it is important to see your doctor so that they may prescribe the necessary medications so that you can begin to live a normal life again. If this is left untreated, it is said that it will persist throughout an individual’s life.

A last resort approach would be surgery, but it is best to speak with your doctor to find out what may be the best treatment for you.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our offices located in Moriches and Shirley, NY . We offer the newest diagnostic and treatment technologies for all your foot and ankle needs.