Is there a fire in your stomach?

Hotting of hands and feet is a common symptom, usually associated with a variety of factors, not necessarily caused by a “fire” in the stomach. In traditional Chinese medicine, “fire” is a term commonly used to describe symptoms such as indigestion and stomach fever caused by inadequate diet. However, modern medicine has different interpretations of the symptoms. The following are possible reasons and detailed explanations for the burning of hands and feet.Possible cause of the burning of your hands and feet.Blood circulation problem: The burning of the hand and foot may be related to the blood circulation. When blood flows to the end of the hand and foot, it may become hot as a result of blood vessels spreading.Endocrine disorders: Endocrine diseases such as thyroid hyperactivity (thiothylene) can lead to an acceleration of metabolism, causing abnormal body temperature adjustments, and thus to a fever.Nervous system problems: Diseases or disorders of the nervous system can lead to an abnormal feeling, including a burning of the heart of the hand and foot.Infection: Certain infections, such as viral flu, hand-and-foot oral diseases, may also cause a fever in the heart and the hand.Drug side effects: Certain drugs, such as antidepressants, antibiotics, etc., may cause a fever in the hands and feet as a side effect.Metabolism: Metabolisms such as diabetes can lead to neuroses in the surrounding area, causing an abnormal feeling of hand and foot.Environmental factors: High-temperature conditions or tight clothing can also lead to burning hands and feet.Psychological factors: Psychological factors such as anxiety and stress can also cause a fever.The connection between the fire and the burning hands and feet.In traditional Chinese medicine, excessive stomach fire or indigestion is considered to be the cause of “eating fire”. In such cases, symptoms such as stomach disorders, dry mouths and defecation may arise. While “eating fire” may give rise to a feeling of heat in certain parts of the body, the burning of hands and feet is not necessarily a direct result of “eating fire”.How to handle the heat in your hands and feet.Adapting diets: Avoiding over-ingestion of spicy, greasy foods and reducing caffeine and alcohol consumption, measures that help to reduce the burden of digestive systems.Improvement of living habits: maintenance of good working time, avoidance of overwork and proper exercise help to regulate physical functioning.Keep cool: in hot environments, keep cool as much as possible, wear air-breathing clothing and use fan or air conditioning.Relaxing: relaxing through meditation, yoga, deep breath, and reducing psychological stress.Medical examination: If the symptoms of a burning of the hands and feet persist or are accompanied by other symptoms, medical examination should be conducted to remove potential health problems.ConclusionsA burning heart does not necessarily mean that there is a fire in the stomach. The symptoms may be related to a number of factors, including blood circulation, endocrine, nervous system, infection, drug side effects, etc. Therefore, in the event of a burning of hands and feet, the possibilities should be considered together and appropriate measures taken. If the symptoms persist or are accompanied by other discomfort, they should be treated in a timely manner so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated.