The elderly person always feels hot inside the body.

May 16, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Elderly individuals who frequently feel internal body heat may be experiencing symptoms due to declining functions of various organs and nervous tissues, leading to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. However, underlying medical conditions such as hyperthyroidism, tuberculosis, or tumors cannot be ruled out. The specific cause should be determined through a hospital examination, followed by appropriate treatment.

Generally, if an elderly person constantly feels hot inside the body, it could be caused by physiological factors. However, pathological conditions such as hyperthyroidism or tuberculosis cannot be ruled out. A detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Physiological Factors

As people age, various organs and nervous tissues gradually decline in function, which may lead to autonomic nervous system dysfunction. This can cause the sensation of feeling unusually warm, often accompanied by irritability and restlessness. Oral medications such as Oryzanol tablets or Mecobalamin tablets may be used for treatment.

2. Pathological Factors

1) Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a high-metabolism disorder. After onset, thyroid hormone levels rise significantly, which may also elevate other hormone levels in the body, leading to discomfort. Treatment may include oral administration of Methimazole tablets or Dexamethasone tablets, as directed by a physician.

2) Tuberculosis

If an individual has had close contact with a person who has tuberculosis or has been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the infection may trigger pulmonary tuberculosis. The bacteria multiply rapidly in the body and produce large amounts of toxins, causing the individual to feel abnormally hot. Treatment may involve oral anti-tuberculosis drugs such as Isoniazid tablets or Rifampicin tablets.

Besides the above-mentioned causes, other possible factors include kidney yin deficiency, neurosis, tumors, etc. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation at a hospital to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate, targeted treatment.