Feeling hot in the chest, sweating a lot even without strenuous exercise or the weather is not too hot. It can be a signal from the body about a health problem that needs attention. Here are 8 common reasons why you always feel hot, along with specific handling for each situation.
You are living in an environment that is too hot or humid
Moist air and poor circulation make it difficult for the body to excrete heat. Especially when you live in a corrugated iron house, without insulation or ventilation fans.
How to handle:
Drink enough water (dark yellow urine is a sign of dehydration)
Wear thin, loose and breathable clothes
Avoid going out at noon
Use a refrigerator or spray bottle to cool your skin
Overworked thyroid gland (thyroid Cube)
Hypothyroidism causes a rapid increase in metabolism, thereby making you sweat and feel hotter than usual.
Dr. Lauren Schlanger, an internist at New York University Langone Health, shared: Hypothyroidism is a common cause of your body being too sensitive to heat. Early treatment with medication, radioactive iodine or surgery will help control this condition".
Hormonal changes, pregnancy or menopause
The fluctuation of estrogen and progesterone during pregnancy or menopause can easily cause a feeling of heat in people, notably hot flashes.
Tips to reduce heat:
Wearing multiple layers of clothes is easy to take off
Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, coffee
Sleep in a cool place
Discuss hormone therapy with your doctor if necessary
Side effects of drugs
Some medications such as anti-depressants, allergy drugs or blood pressure medications can hinder the body's ability to cool down.
How to fix it:
Consult your doctor to adjust your dosage or switch to another medication if needed.
Anxiety or psychological disorders
Prolonged stress and anxiety can increase sweating, rapid heart rate and keep you feeling hot.
Solution:
Practice meditation, deep breathing
Limit caffeine
Participating in cognitive behavioral therapy if necessary
Diabetes
Diabetes can damage the sweat gland control nerve, making you hotter than usual and having difficulty retaining water.
How to deal with it:
Drink water regularly
Avoid going out hot
Wear light clothes
Dehydration
Even mild dehydration can make you feel hot, dizzy and have a heart attack.
Signs of dehydration: Dry mouth, dark urine, headache
Handling:
Drinking a small sips of water
Apply a cool towel to your forehead, neck and groin
To the cool forest
When to see a doctor?
If the feeling of heat occurs frequently, accompanied by strange signs such as rapid heartbeat, unexplained weight loss or mood swings, you should see a doctor. Getting the diagnosis right will help treat effectively and avoid dangerous complications.
