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What are the symptoms of lung heat?

Nov 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ren Yi
Introduction
Lung heat is a pathological condition in traditional Chinese medicine, primarily referring to the lung being invaded by heat pathogens or internal accumulation of phlegm-heat, leading to a series of symptoms and signs affecting lung function. Symptoms of lung heat include thirst, fever, cough, dark urine, and dry stools. Patients with lung heat should pay attention to regulating internal heat and maintain good lifestyle habits to alleviate symptoms and prevent worsening of the condition.

In general, lung heat is a pathological condition in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily referring to a series of symptoms and signs caused by the invasion of external heat pathogens into the lungs or internal accumulation of phlegm-heat, thereby impairing lung function. Symptoms of lung heat include thirst, fever, cough, dark yellow urine, and dry bowel movements. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Thirst

Lung heat increases internal dryness and heat. To counteract this imbalance, the body requires more fluids for moistening and regulation. Therefore, patients with lung heat often experience intense thirst that may not be fully relieved even after drinking water.

2. Fever

When lung heat is present, excessive internal heat disrupts normal metabolism and the body's temperature regulation mechanisms, leading to elevated body temperature and fever.

3. Cough

Lung heat impairs the normal dispersion and descending functions of lung qi, causing it to rise abnormally and trigger coughing. This type of cough is typically dry or accompanied by minimal, sticky phlegm, and may involve deep-sounding coughs or chest discomfort.

4. Dark Yellow Urine

During lung heat, the pathogenic heat can affect the distribution and metabolism of body fluids (jin ye), resulting in relative fluid deficiency. Since urine formation and excretion are closely related to body fluid levels, reduced fluids lead to concentrated urine, thus causing it to appear dark yellow.

5. Dry Bowel Movements

When lung heat is severe, the heat pathogen may descend to the large intestine, impairing its transmission function. The heat consumes body fluids, depriving the intestines of necessary moisture and lubrication, which slows intestinal movement and results in dry, hard stools that are difficult to pass.

Patients with lung heat should pay attention to regulating internal heat and maintain healthy lifestyle habits to alleviate symptoms and prevent worsening of the condition.

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