Management of Primary Hyperhidrosis with Sympathetic Block: A Case Report

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-10066-0047
Volume
30
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2019
Pages
2
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 workplace impairment. Although several 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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