Chronic idiopathic anhidrosis
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Chronic idiopathic anhidrosis. Heat intolerance, Unable to sweat in high temperatures or on exercise. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Clinical features
- Heat intolerance
- Unable to sweat in high temperatures or on exercise
- Heat stroke in hot environments
- Light-headed or dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Flushing
- Dizziness
- Weakness
Exclusion features
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Differential diagnosis
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Investigation
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Treatment
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References
- Sandroni P, Low PA. Other autoimmune neuropathies associated with ganglionic antibody. Auton Neurosci 2009; 146:13-17.
- Low PA, Fealey RD, Sheps SG, Su WP, Trautmann JC, Kuntz NL. Chronic idiopathic anhidrosis. Ann Neurol 1985; 18:344-348.
- Dann EJ, Berkman N. Chronic idiopathic anhydrosis-a rare cause of heat stroke. Postgrad Med J 1992; 68:750-752.
