Hyperhidrosis is diagnosed by obtaining a thorough history and physical examination. Your doctor will ask multiple questions related to the excessive sweating to get a sense of the extent of its severity and to get a sense of the extent of your condition. Some examples of the questions that may be asked are:
- How long you have been experiencing excessive sweating?
- What areas are affected (armpits, hands or feet)?
- How often do you experience the episodes of excessive sweating?
- What treatments have you tried to relieve the excessive sweating? How effective were they?