| Those with blushing problems are often desperate to | | | | as well. Therefore, there are a number of side |
| find a cure for their excessive blushing. Many people | | | | effects that people who undergo ETS can expect to |
| are turning to a medical treatment called Endoscopic | | | | experience. |
| Thoracic Sympathectomy, frequently referred to | | | | The nervous system is very complex, and ETS can |
| simply as ETS, for help with their problem blushing. | | | | trigger both hyper sensitive nerves in some parts of |
| At first glance, ETS seems like a miracle treatment | | | | the body and nerves that are completely |
| for problem blushers. Those who market and | | | | desensitized in other parts of the body. Additional |
| perform ETS tout the procedure as a an almost | | | | side effects can include decreased lung capacity, |
| guaranteed cure to excessive blushing. For people | | | | decreased stamina, trouble with regulation of body |
| who have invested time and money in numerous | | | | temperature, and compensatory hyperhidrosis. |
| treatments such as hypnosis, cognitive behaviour | | | | It is also important to note that ETS has actually |
| therapy, and numerous potions and pills, the thought | | | | been banned in a number of countries. The |
| of being done with problem blushing once and for all | | | | procedure was actually developed in Sweden, but can |
| is certainly an appealing one. | | | | no longer be conducted in that country. As a safety |
| However, upon further investigation, the risks and | | | | precaution, the Swedish government banned the |
| side effects of ETS seem quite consequential. | | | | procedure in response to complaints filed by a large |
| Before anyone decides to pursue ETS as potential | | | | number of patients who experienced disability |
| medical intervention for problem blushing, he or she | | | | following the procedure. |
| certainly needs to thoroughly research all aspects of | | | | Other countries are investigating the consequences |
| the procedure. | | | | of ETS, and are voicing concerns regarding the |
| Since blushing is triggered by the nervous system, | | | | safety of the procedure. In Finland, the Office for |
| ETS actually impacts the nerves. The procedure | | | | Health Technology Assessment, conducted a review |
| literally involves either clamping off or cutting the | | | | and concluded that there is strong evidence in |
| nerves responsible for the blushing reaction. While | | | | support of negative side effects associated with |
| problem blushing is a serious problem for people who | | | | ETC. In Taiwan, the procedure cannot be |
| experience it, deliberately damaging nerves as part of | | | | performed on individuals under twenty years of age. |
| a medical procedure to cure blushing is certainly not | | | | |
| something to be taken lightly. | | | | Fortunately, such drastic measures as damaging your |
| Nerve damage is permanent and irreversible, so | | | | nerves through ETS are not the only hope for |
| those who are considering the procedure must be | | | | putting a stop to problem blushing once and for all. |
| sure they understand exactly what they are doing, | | | | There are natural methods available that can help you |
| and have a clear picture of the potential side effects | | | | stop blushing once and for all. Don't resort to having |
| and consequences. | | | | a treatment that damages your nerves when there |
| The nerves in the human body are all interconnected, | | | | is a very real possibility to putting a permanent stop |
| so it is not possible to deliberately damage specific | | | | to your problem blushing behaviour the natural way. |
| nerves without impacting other nerves in the body | | | | |