Sympathectomy can indeed be used for hyperhidrosis, especially in patients with hyperhidrosis on the chest, armpits, and palms. This surgery reduces sweating by cutting off the sympathetic nerves in specific areas to reduce the response of the nerves.
However, there are also some sequelae of this surgery. Here are the possible sequelae:
Compensatory sweating: this is the most common sequelae. After the sympathetic nerve is removed, sweating may increase in other parts of the body, especially areas such as the back, armpits, and thighs. This sweating can have a big impact on your life.
*Problem: Due to the local** long-term damp state, it may lead to the occurrence of **eczema and inflammation. This can have a negative impact on life and work.
Other possible sequelae include syncope, decreased fertility, chest tightness, etc. After surgery, blood pressure may decrease abnormally, leading to syncope. In addition, having sex after surgery may cause ** to splash into the bladder, affecting fertility. During the procedure, the endoscope needs to be accessed into the chest cavity, which can cause heart-like damage, resulting in chest tightness and palpitation.
In order to avoid the occurrence of sequelae after surgery, it is recommended to conduct a full evaluation before surgery, choose a regular hospital for surgery, and pay attention to conditioning the body after surgery, and maintain good lifestyle habits and mentality.
Overall, sympathectomy is an effective method for hyperhidrosis, but patients need to make a decision based on a full understanding of the risks and sequelae of surgery, weighing the pros and cons.