What causes excessive liver fire?

Jun 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been experiencing excessive liver fire recently, with symptoms including facial acne, constipation, and insomnia at night. May I ask what causes excessive liver fire?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The following are common causes of excessive liver fire: 1. Improper diet: Long-term preference for spicy, greasy, and warm-natured foods, as well as excessive alcohol consumption, can easily increase the burden on the liver and lead to excessive liver fire. 2. Emotional disturbance: Prolonged negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, and irritability can cause endocrine disorders, affect normal liver function, and subsequently trigger liver fire. 3. Heat pathogens in internal organs: The body's meridians are interconnected; heat pathogens from other internal organs, such as the lungs, heart, and gallbladder, may spread to the liver through the meridians, causing excessive liver fire. 4. Lifestyle habits: Long-term late nights, excessive fatigue, and other unhealthy lifestyle habits may also contribute to excessive liver fire. To address these causes, it is recommended to adjust diet, maintain emotional stability, improve lifestyle habits, and seek help from a qualified physician when necessary.