Compensatory hyperhidrosis
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'''Compensatory hyperhidrosis''' is the production of [[sweat]] caused by the [[brain]] perceiving the [[body temperature]] as being too high, the sweating is induced to reduce body heat. Excessive sweating due to [[nervousness]], [[anger]], previous [[Psychological trauma|trauma]] or fear is called [[hyperhidrosis]].
Following surgery or treatment for axillary (armpit) and palmar (palm) hyperhidrosis the body sweats excessively at untreated areas, most commonly the lower back and trunk. Gustatory sweating is another rare side effect of surgery that promotes excessive facial sweating eating spicy foods or acidic fruits.
==External links==
*[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16488719&dopt=AbstractPlus PubMed citation] - Gustatory side effects after thoracoscopic sympathectomy.
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