Symptoms of Excessive Stomach Fire

Excessive stomach heat is a term in traditional Chinese medicine used to describe an overabundance of heat in the stomach. The symptoms of this condition manifest in the following ways: 1. Oral symptoms: Common manifestations include dry mouth and tongue, mouth ulcers, or bad breath. A red tongue with a thick yellow coating is also a typical symptom of excessive stomach heat. 2. Gastrointestinal symptoms: Excessive stomach heat may cause discomfort in the stomach, such as stomach pain, excess stomach acid, nausea, or vomiting. Appetite may increase, and episodes of indigestion may also occur. 3. Other symptoms: Constipation or dry bowel movements and yellowish urine may appear. Pimples or a dull complexion on the face may also indicate excessive internal heat. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to adjust your diet by reducing spicy and irritating foods and increasing the intake of cooling foods. If symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to seek medical attention.