Q What should I prepare before visiting a Korean medicine clinic for hyperhidrosis?
A It will make the consultation more accurate if you organize in advance which areas sweat severely and in what situations (tension, heat, nighttime, etc.), when it began, and any medications you are taking or previous treatment history. If night sweats and weight loss accompany it, we recommend having internal medicine tests done beforehand.
Detailed Answer
It greatly helps with pattern diagnosis if you note the areas where sweating is severe (hands, feet, armpits, face, etc.), in what situations it worsens (tension, heat, during meals, nighttime, etc.), and when it started. Please also tell us about the medications you currently take (anticholinergics, antidepressants, thyroid medication, etc.) and any treatments you have tried before (Botox, iontophoresis, ETS, etc.). If night sweats are the main symptom and accompanied by weight loss or fever, it is safer to have internal medicine tests done before your visit.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
This information provides clues for quickly identifying which pattern applies among Heart-Kidney disconnection, Spleen-Stomach Qi deficiency, and yin deficiency with effulgent fire. The more thorough your preparation, the more tailored a prescription direction we can set at the first visit.
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