Cervical Sympathectomy Treatment in India

Anjali Jones, a 42-year-old graphic designer...

Anjali Jones, a 42-year-old graphic designer and avid pianist, had suffered for eight years with a debilitating condition called Primary Palmar Hyperhidrosis. Her hands would drip with sweat regardless of temperature or stress, ruining paperwork, short-circuiting electronics, and making social handshakes a source of profound anxiety. It severely impacted her work and her passion for music, as piano keys became slippery and difficult to control. After trying every topical treatment, iontophoresis machine, and prescription antiperspirant with minimal relief, her general surgeon, Dr. Evans, recommended a bilateral endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS). He explained it as a minimally invasive procedure to interrupt the overactive nerve signals causing the sweating. Anjali was terrified of surgery but desperate for a normal life. The procedure itself, done under general anesthesia, went smoothly. The immediate post-op recovery was uncomfortable, with some chest pain and the expected compensatory sweating on her back, but her hands were miraculously, perfectly dry. Emotionally, she felt a wave of liberation mixed with adjustment. The compensatory sweating was a trade-off, but one she gladly accepted. She could finally shake hands confidently, play piano with precision, and hold her partner's hand without hesitation. Her journey was from isolated embarrassment to reclaimed confidence and control.