To think this ‘diagnosis’ is a bit odd.

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DS 12 twisted his ankle, all ok it’s been strapped up. While we were being seen in the minor injuries unit the emergency nurse practitioner said he thought DS had hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). He said his foot (which he examining was wet). He starting talking about treatment options and then printed out some information for me to take away. It was very warm in the room, they had fans going plus DS was obviously in pain.

It just seemed an odd thing to bring up. DS is now bombarding me with questions about it.

Bit odd isn’t it to suggest a diagnosis of something when you’re there for something completely different.

If it's not something that's been an issue for him other than that time then I'd suggest letting it go. There are medications that help if it becomes a concern for him. I personally don't like people putting ideas in my kids heads either (one of mine is a bit of a hypochondriac). Fwiw, I'm no doctor, but feet sweating, especially under the conditions you describe is totally normal.

He was obviously far sweatier than all the other people she’d examined? He stood out as having a potential issue; I think you’re the odd one to shrug it off 🤷🏻‍♀️
If someone presented with a septic finger who was clearly in the throes of heart failure; should the nurse only address the issue she’d been informed of and ignore the fact that something vastly more serious was happening right in front of her?
You sound as odd as all get out.

I have no idea about EDS, but would google it if your curious about it - but otherwise, go to your GP - they wont think you are wasting their time - tell them you have brought him in for a check up because of the doctors concerns and you will just look like the super caring mum that you are.

I imagine the person who mentioned EDS has actually misread your post and thought you said hypermobility. Could be wrong.

Why would you ignore it? A medical examiner said she thought you should look into it so obviously follow it up. And no at 12 it isn't normal to have constantly clammy hands.

Lots of people sweat profusely when they are in pain. If he doesn't normally have wet feet from sweat, don't worry about it: it was probably a side effect of the injury. If he does and it bothers him, you can go to the GP with the nurse's diagnosis.

You can have hyperhydrosis in one area and not in others - so he could have hyperhydrosis of the left foot for example.

Sorry you have a lot going on at the moment, but yeah, you should get it checked out!

Goodness me you are hard work OP.... The nurse acted very professionally - she (or he) doesn't need notes or a medical history. She has simply suggested a potential issue. Just go to the chemist and ask for more information and potential treatment!

I haven’t got the headspace for anything else at the minute. It's hardly a crisis - just a sweaty son.

My daughter was seen at an asthma clinic once and the dr there referred her on as he thought she had a squint. She didn't but the Dr was just being vigilant in my opinion. Too often you are rushed out without even getting the issue you went for addressed!

I have EDS, no idea why PP suggested it based on one twisted ankle (except it’s common place for those type of injuries with it) and sweaty feet.

Good way to make you worry but you probably don’t need to.

Seriously not something to stress over. Just get him a GP appointment, it's not a big deal really.

I have it of the scalp and face, soooooo embarrassing. It runs like a tap and drips everywhere.

I have sat in the doctors like this at all times of the year, it doesn't discriminate seasonally. Never once have I been offered help or a referral. I just have to cope with the public thinking I am disgusting, which they freely show.

My mum had it. I have had it since puberty. But now that I am older and fatter it is easy for others to assume it is because I am fat and unhygienic. Nice.

It can be socially crippling and I would take him if recommended.

Does the information you were given recommend a course of action if the symptoms listed chime with your son's experience? Surely reading through that would be the first thing to do to see if there is, in fact, anything to be concerned about rather than worrying that the diagnosis happened unexpectedly.

OP, sorry but "I'm sticking a pin in this, I have too much going on" is not the right attitude to take where your son is concerned, especially his health. I understand the frustration of having a kid with one problem after another - DD 6 is the same - but if you tell him that you're not getting this looked into or answering his questions because you have too much going on, he'll be unlikely to come to you with any other issues.
Not having a go - just speaking from experience. My mother always took a "oh ffs I don't have the time for this" attitude to any issues I had, and it totally put me off telling her anything.
With regards to the speculation (not diagnosis) itself, everyone else the nurse had seen that day had been in the same hot room, and presumably in some degree of pain or illness, and I doubt she suggested this to them all. Go to see a GP, explain what happened and if nothing else the GP can answer your son's questions and put your mind at rest.

You don’t need to go to the GP
Go to the chemist

If they gave you advice it’s probably similar to the same NHS advice on NHS website

www.nhs.uk/conditions/excessive-sweating-hyperhidrosis/

I would have ignored that. He was probably in pain, stressed and nervous, it's no wonder he was sweating! Thats what the body does when there's adrenaline and to top it off it's summer and he was in a hot hospital. As for the showering, so he should shower every day, doesn't mean he has BO. If he had a sweating problem you'd know about it already, wet clothes etc.

If he hasn't started puberty yet, I do think a preteen needing to shower daily or they actually smell is unusual. My 14 and 11yo boys can still get away with showering every 2-3 days (neither are in puberty yet, 14yo just getting the first signs). Their sweat doesn't smell.

EDS = ehlers danlos syndrome?

I'm a total doctor dodger but you have been seen by a qualified nurse.
I think a trip to the GP is in order for your son.
It's not normal to have a sweaty foot and clammy hands all the time

His hands are sometimes clammy but aren’t everyone’s?

no, can honestly say they aren't

His hands are sometimes clammy but aren’t everyone’s?

Nope. My head yes, but hands always dry as a bone.

Just buy some driclor and put it on him.

Please don't take offence at some of the comments on here. The nurse has a duty of care and was acting in your son's best interests. If he does have Hyperhidrosis, then there are several simple courses of action you can take. It's not the end of the world, it's not a disability, it's a manageable condition that will have limited impact on his life.

I’m not shrugging it off, I haven’t told him I haven’t got the time/headspace for it, I’m not odd, I’m not hard work,I’m not saying it’s a crisis and I’m not ignoring it.

He has started puberty.

I’m just leaving it for now. If DS has any more symptoms, ones that actually affect him then I’ll speak to a pharmacist or our gp.

Thanks to all those who gave me sound advice.

Do I go to the gp and say ‘a nurse thinks DS has hyperhidrosis because his foot was sweaty when he was being examined’

More or less, though you don't know that that was the only reason she thought this. It's perfectly reasonable to go to your doctor when an experienced nurse has suggested you have a medical condition for which you can be helped.