What are the causes of heat in the palms and soles?
Aug 06, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
In general, heat sensations in the palms and soles may be caused by factors such as high environmental temperature, emotional stress, yin deficiency with internal heat, common cold, or hyperthyroidism. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance. In daily life, one should maintain a regular作息 (routine/sleep pattern), avoid excessive fatigue, and ensure a balanced diet.
Generally, hot palms and soles may be caused by factors such as high environmental temperature, emotional tension, yin deficiency with internal heat, common cold, or hyperthyroidism. It is recommended to seek timely medical consultation to identify the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment under a doctor's guidance. Detailed explanations are as follows:
1. High environmental temperature: Being in a high-temperature environment or wearing excessive clothing can hinder the body's heat dissipation, leading to increased temperature in the palms and soles. This can be relieved by adjusting the environmental temperature, reducing clothing layers, and drinking adequate water.
2. Emotional tension: Significant emotional fluctuations stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, accelerating blood circulation and possibly causing hot palms and soles. Symptoms usually alleviate after calming the mind through listening to music, deep breathing, or taking a walk.
3. Yin deficiency with internal heat: Insufficient body yin fluids may lead to internal heat, manifesting as hot palms and soles, often accompanied by symptoms such as dry mouth and night sweats. Adequate rest, avoiding late nights, maintaining a light diet, and following medical advice to use prescriptions like Zhibai Dihuang Pills, Liuwei Dihuang Pills, or Qiju Dihuang Pills may help the body recover.
4. Common cold: Viral infection may cause fever, leading to elevated palm and sole temperatures, often accompanied by symptoms like coughing and runny nose. Adequate rest, increased fluid intake, and following medical advice to use medications such as Compound Paracetamol Capsules, Ganmaoling Granules, or Paracetamol Tablets may help alleviate symptoms.
5. Hyperthyroidism: Excessive secretion of thyroid hormones accelerates metabolism, causing hot palms and soles, potentially accompanied by symptoms like excessive sweating and palpitations. A low-iodine diet, avoiding fatigue, and following medical advice to use medications such as Methimazole Tablets, Propylthiouracil Tablets, or Carbimazole Tablets are recommended for treatment.
In daily life, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, avoiding excessive fatigue, ensuring a balanced diet, engaging in appropriate physical exercise, and enhancing the body's regulatory functions are important.
