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Parkinson's disease - Management
How do I manage excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in people with Parkinson's disease?
- Severe sweating may occur as an end-of-dose 'off' phenomenon. It may also occur during the 'on' motor state, when it is usually associated with dyskinesia.
- Exclude other causes of excessive sweating. See the section on Initial assessment in the CKS topic on Hyperhidrosis.
- Consider referral to the person's Parkinson's disease specialist team for a review of medication — sweating may respond to adjustments in anti-parkinsonian treatment.
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