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Dr. Whitney S. Brandt, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in thoracic surgery. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Whitney S. Brandt, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital and WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS IN ILLINOIS, INC.
4921 Parkview Place
Saint Louis, MO 63110
4921 Parkview Place Div Surg Ct Adult Thoracic, Suite 8b
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.
When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.
There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.
Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:
Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.
Dr. Whitney S. Brandt, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 2014. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (2014)
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Whitney S. Brandt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$4,966
ION $3,000 |
DAVINCI XI $1,000 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $966 |
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Medtronic, Inc. |
$1,235
$1,235 |
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Artivion, Inc. |
$167
PHOTOFIX DECELLULARIZED BOVINE PERICARDIUM $167 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$118
TAGRISSO $118 |
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AtriCure, Inc. |
$71
ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $71 |
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Other |
$53
KONECT RESILIA $53 |
Education | $4,000 |
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Grant | $1,235 |
Travel and Lodging | $777 |
Food and Beverage | $598 |
Dr. Whitney Brandt works as a thoracic surgery. Dr. Brandt is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. She studied medicine at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine.