What are the causes of excessive internal heat (fire) in the body?
Disease description:
I often experience "heatiness," but I don't know exactly what causes it. I always thought it was due to not drinking enough water, but apparently that's not the case. I'd like to know what factors can cause heatiness.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The causes of excessive internal heat (Shanghuo) are diverse, primarily including:
1. **Dietary factors**: Long-term consumption of spicy, greasy, or grilled foods, as well as excessive intake of stimulants such as tobacco, alcohol, and coffee, may lead to heat accumulation in the body and trigger Shanghuo.
2. **Lifestyle habits**: Irregular作息 (作息 should be translated here as "sleep patterns" or "daily routines"), long-term sleep deprivation, and lack of physical activity can affect the body's metabolism and endocrine system, increasing the risk of Shanghuo.
3. **Emotional factors**: Large emotional fluctuations, chronic anxiety, tension, or depression may lead to liver qi stagnation, which can in turn cause Shanghuo.
4. **Environmental factors**: Dry and hot climatic conditions, or prolonged exposure to dry environments such as air-conditioned or heated rooms, may also contribute to the development of Shanghuo.
Patients with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.
