you search for a physician, please keep a few things in mind. First, every physician and patient is different so there is no one answer that fits everyone's needs. That said, we do have a few ideas for you. First, use our hyperhidrosis-focused Physician Finder database to find a physician in your area who is familiar with hyperhidrosis. If you don't find a nearby physician right away, please be patient.

A:Price will be discussed with the physician at your consultation. There is a charge for the administration of the BOTOX® and then a cost for the amount of BOTOX® used (per unit). Many insurance companies will cover some of the cost of the treatment for excessive sweating so that you will only be charged for the service of administering the BOTOX and whatever portion your health insurance does not cover. See similar questions...

Millions of people suffer from a biologically based depression during the winter months. Although these people may feel fine or even "better than normal" during the spring and summer, late fall and winter are an entirely different experience. Learn more about SAD here. Light box therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can't be done with just any light box. Light boxes should meet specific requirements such as lux level and light color. See similar questions...

A:The area of increased sweating is determined by a simple method. A weak solution of iodine is applied to the skin under the arms and then a dusting of powdered starch is applied over the iodine. This mixture will turn blue in the areas of excessive sweating allowing the physician to know where to inject the BOTOX®. These blue marks will be cleaned off after your treatment. See similar questions...

Hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating on certain parts of human body, for example, hands, feet, armpits and face. Hyperhiderosis has nothing to do with environment temperature but is influenced by emotional excitement. It possesses hereditary tendency. See similar questions...

A double-lumen endotracheal tube is used to intubate patients to allow the anesthesia care provider to selectively ventilate one lung while the other lung is deflated to allow the surgeon a better view of the surgical field. medications used to treat hyperhidrosis, such as atropine, oxyphencyclamine, glycopyrrolate, and propantheline bromide, inhibit -- effects but often cause dry mouth, blurred vision, or constipation. See similar questions...

A urologist can do the minor surgical procedure called vasectomy, which cuts or blocks the vas deferens, a tube that carries sperm from the testicle to be added to semen. After a vasectomy, a man’s semen is sperm-free. There are two surgical options which we use for men with varying severity of incontinence. A male sling system made by American Medical Systems is for mild to moderate incontinence. See similar questions...

Many physicians in different specialties practice Sclerotherapy. An experienced physician with a full time commitment to vein treatment is preferable. You are assured of better results. Ask to see Before and After photos of your doctors’ work on problems similar to yours. See similar questions...

Risks vary from patient to patient and are based on many different factors. Some of the risks associated with the procedure include: Please consult with your physician to better understand these and other risks that may be applicable to your specific situation. See similar questions...

It is possible for you to go to your family doctor but you should be aware that most family doctors are very busy and may not have an adequate amount of time during your appointment to properly address these issues. If you have a good relationship with your family doctor we always recommend that you take the initiative to discuss these problems with him or her. However, we often hear men tell us that they are uncomfortable talking to their family doctor about their sexual health. See similar questions...

Often we hear patients say that it is like having someone work on a window above you, or perhaps working on your glasses surface. See similar questions...

Our work comp insurance program provides us with a preferred medical network specifically developed for injured workers to address occupational injuries. Your HR office or your work comp insurance provider will assist you in obtaining authorized treatment within the work comp network. Seeking treatment with a physician that is not authorized could result in non-payment by the work comp insurance company. See similar questions...

Being a neurological condition, MS is usually diagnosed and treated by a neurologist. Other professionals specializing in neurology in conjunction with another area of medicine - such as radiology (neuroradiologist), ophthalmology (neurophthalmologist), and psychology (neuropsychologist), may also assist with one's diagnosis and ongoing treatment plan. See similar questions...

Hyperhidrosis surgery has come a long way in the last decade. Traditionally, large incisions were made in the chest to surgically interrupt the sympathetic trunk, all in an effort to treat hyperhidrosis. With the advent of minimally invasive techniques to work in the chest via endoscopes and surgical instruments, Dr. See similar questions...

A:There are other options including medications, topical treatments (applying aluminium chloride hexahydrate, iontophoresis (low intensity electrical current), and surgery (such as cutting the nerves that cause excess sweating). However, BOTOX® injections are one of the easiest, safest and most effective treatment methods. See similar questions...