Symptoms of heat in the stomach
Oct 24, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Introduction
Symptoms of excess heat in the stomach include bad breath, constipation, and swollen, painful, bleeding gums. Excess heat in the stomach causes indigestion, and when food remains in the gastrointestinal tract for prolonged periods, it leads to bad breath. When food residue stays in the intestines for too long, intestinal absorption of water from the residue results in constipation. Excess heat in the stomach causes excessive internal "fire," leading to swollen, painful gums and gum bleeding.
The symptoms of excessive heat in the stomach mainly include bad breath, constipation, swollen and painful gums with bleeding, etc. The details are as follows:
1. Bad breath
Excessive heat in the stomach can easily lead to indigestion. When food remains in the gastrointestinal tract for a prolonged period, it causes foul-smelling breath, resulting in bad breath.
2. Constipation
Heat in the stomach leads to poor digestion, causing food residue to remain in the intestines for an extended time. As intestinal fluid is absorbed from the residue, stools become dry, leading to difficult bowel movements and constipation.
3. Swollen, painful, and bleeding gums
When excessive stomach heat becomes severe, it results in internal body "fire," which may cause gum swelling and pain, and even gum bleeding.
In addition, if it is a case of excess stomach heat, symptoms such as dry mouth, bitter taste, sticky mouth, thirst, and increased appetite may also occur. If it involves damp-heat in the stomach, symptoms typically include feeling hungry but having no desire to eat, dry mouth without wanting to drink, undigested food in stool, flushed face, and dark yellow urine. It is recommended to maintain healthy daily habits, avoid smoking and alcohol, refrain from consuming spicy or irritating foods, and focus on eating light and mild foods.
