Sweaty Palms
Release time : 06/02/2025 09:30:02
Pregnant women tend to have higher body temperatures than the general population, which means they are generally warmer-tempered and more sensitive to heat. They may also be prone to sweating easily, particularly in their palms.
Some worried mothers are concerned that this might be a sign of illness.
So, does it really mean that pregnant women sweat on their palms? Is it a disease or something else? Let's talk about it today.
What is palm perspiration? I frequently witness this phenomenon, where in the midst of a scorching summer day, most people are drenched with sweat, yet their palms remain dry.
However, there are also some people who don't sweat at all, yet their palms are as cold as ice.
Another thing is that the colder the winter, the more intense the sweating becomes.
Many people also experience sweaty palms due to nervousness, excitement, and stress... These phenomena can actually be called sweaty palms.
Sweating on the palms can also become sweating syndrome, which is generally related to physical fitness, endocrine system, and other factors.
The sweating of the palms is caused by the overactive sympathetic nervous system, which controls the sweat glands.
Simultaneously, palm sweating is also a manifestation of physical deficiency and coldness.
The reason why pregnant women sweat in their palms is that sweat is a natural secretion of the human body. Normally, pregnant women have slightly higher body temperature and a higher metabolic rate compared to non-pregnant individuals, which means that there is an increase in these secretions. Sweating palms is a normal phenomenon during pregnancy.
However, there is also a possibility that it is related to irritable bowel syndrome. If there was no problem with palm sweating before pregnancy but only appeared afterward, it is still recommended to visit the gynecologist for an examination. If the fetal heart rate is normal, there is no need to be overly concerned and should focus on getting enough rest and relaxation.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, individuals with heavy dampness are prone to excessive sweating in their palms. This phenomenon is associated with an overly active sympathetic nervous system.
The onset of this symptom may also be related to genetic factors, indicating an issue with the body's constitution and does not have a direct impact on health.
Therefore, if a pregnant woman already experiences symptoms of palmar hyperhidrosis prior to pregnancy, there is no need for excessive concern.
What to do if pregnant women sweat in their hands? Every expectant mother is worried about her baby, fearing that the baby may have any accidents in their womb. Therefore, even a small symptom, expectant mothers will be vigilant.
What should be done about excessive hand sweating in pregnant women? 1. Calcium supplementation: Pregnancy metabolism is vigorous, and sweating is normal; it is recommended to appropriately supplement calcium.
2. Self-regulation: Excessive hand sweating in pregnant women may also be due to postpartum debility and internal heat, resulting from the body's weakened condition during pregnancy. It is important for them to pay attention to rest and nutrition. They can try adjusting their diet with Gansu Liuhuang Tang or Zhi Bai Dihuang Wan for symptomatic treatment, consume more stews to replenish nutrients.
3. Clear Heat and Strengthen the Spleen: In summer, it is advisable to consume more foods that clear heat and relieve heat, as well as those that strengthen the spleen and promote digestion, in order to better resist damp-heat.
4. Examination and Treatment: If the symptoms of palmar sweating are severe and methods such as dehumidification are ineffective, it is necessary to seek a consultation with a gynecologist for further evaluation.
5. Some topical medications can be used for soaking, such as formalin solution; pay attention to nutrition, maintain a good mood, and do well in hand care.
Pregnant women experiencing excessive palm sweating can benefit from dietary therapy by consuming the following foods.
Mud Carp Soup Ingredients: 90g Mud Carp, appropriate amount of cooking oil.
Usage: Wash the mud carp with hot water, cut open to remove the innards and wash clean, filter out the water, fry in a suitable amount of oil until it turns yellow, then add one bowl of water to cook.
2. Black Bean and Wheat Beverage Ingredients: 15 grams of black beans, 15 grams of wheat husk.
Usage: Take two kinds of juice 200 milliliters, add sugar to taste and take frequently, each time take 10 milliliters.
3. Ingredients: 150g of Rehmannia root, one chicken, and 100g of maltose.
Slice the Rehmannia root and mix with honey. Put it into the chicken's belly, steam until cooked.
4. Soybean and Chinese Yam Soup Ingredients: 15 grams of wheat, 15 grams of Chinese yam, a little bit of sugar.
Dosage: Take both medicines together and decoct in water. Filter out the juice to 150 milliliters, add sugar to taste, take 50 milliliters each morning and evening once.
How to Prevent Hand Sweat in Pregnant Women? It is possible for pregnant women to intervene and prevent hand sweat, which is better than treating it after pregnancy. This is also less harmful to the baby.
So how should we prevent it? 1. Avoid spicy and stimulating foods and beverages.
2. Actively adjust one's mindset, avoiding mental stress, emotional agitation, anger, fear, and anxiety.
3. It is important to maintain personal hygiene by regularly bathing, changing clothes frequently, and keeping skin dry.
4. Engage in appropriate exercise, listen to soothing music, take a walk, and maintain a positive mood. Avoid staying up late.
The medical portions of this text are for reference only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
If you experience discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately for accurate diagnosis and treatment at a physical examination.