Excessive liver fire can cause heat in the hands and feet.
Disease description:
I've recently been experiencing severe heat in my hands and feet. Could this be due to excessive liver fire?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Ziyi
In cases of excessive liver fire categorized as deficiency of yin without symptoms of actual fire, it may cause heat sensations in the hands and feet. Yin deficiency refers to an insufficiency of the body's yin fluids, which normally have nourishing and moistening functions. This deficiency can lead to various dryness and heat symptoms in different organs, including a sensation of heat in the hands and feet. Consuming sweet, cool, and moistening foods may help alleviate these symptoms, such as lily bulbs (Bai He), lotus seeds (Lian Zi), and lean pork.
