Management of Primary Hyperhidrosis with Sympathetic Block

JOURNAL TITLE: Indian Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Author
1. Dwarkadas K Baheti
2. Nitin A Menon
3. A Menon Nitin
ISSN
0973-2209
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10066-0017
Volume
28
Issue
4
Publishing Year
2017
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Department of Chronic Pain, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Chronic Pain, Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    1. Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, VMMC & Safdarjang Hospital, New Delhi -110029
  • Article keywords
    Epidural catheter, Hyperhidrosis, Sympathetic block

    Abstract

    Hyperhidrosis is an unusual condition characterized by excessive sweating, which results in social embarrassment and work place impairment. Although a number of treatment options are available, the use of sympathetic block in certain patients is an important tool as a part of multimodal approach in the management of this condition.

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