Out of every 20 patients I consult in the pharmacy at least 2 patient complains of internal heat mostly from the stomach region...i usually prescribe antacids as I always suspect ulcer or gastric reflux and advise they stay hydrated that is, drink enough water...but recently this complaint is on the increase even amongst elderly patients and patients without any history of gastric problems ......i did my usual research and came up with some facts and home remedies on how the challenges of internal heat in the body can solved and this includes the causes,symptoms and treatment of internal heat.

Internal Heat is a situation in which a person feel heat sensations all over the body or in some specific areas of the body.

Sometimes, the heat starts from the stomach, the chest, the throat or the waist region and radiates all through the body.

In fact some people feels very hot from inside (high core temperature) but would have a normal temperature outside the body (skin temperature)

Moreover, some will feel intense internal body heat and will start sweating profusely while others will only feel hot within without sweating.

Internal heat occurs irrespective of the environmental or atmospheric conditions and may sometime come with headache, tiredness and rapid heartbeat.

No matter the form it shows up, Internal heat in the body makes the sufferer very uncomfortable.

Causes Of Internal Heat In The Body.

As a matter of fact, Internal heat is not a disease. Rather, it come as symptoms or signs that your body put in place so as to inform you that something may not be right or to warn you of an impending danger within your body

Therefore, when the underlying cause is treated, the internal heat vanishes easily.

There are several factors that can cause internal body heat. This factors ranges from minor to major. Here are some of them

Dehydration
Hot atmospheric conditions that prevent proper core body temperature regulation through sweating.
Improper clothing
Strenuous physical activities or exercise Certain drugs and stimulants such as cocaine etc
Excessive worry and Emotional problems.
Illness and medical conditions such as malaria, infections, stomach ulcer, high blood pressure, insomnia, seizures, muscular agitations, neurological disorders, rare tumors and lots more.

It is of utmost importance that you study your body well so as to know your exact actions that triggers the internal heat.

Knowing these triggers will help you to avoid them as much as possible.

Based on our survey, Here are some common triggers

Hot and Spicy foods
Oil and fried foods
Foods rich in sodium
Caffeine and Alcohol
Cigarette smoke

INTERNAL HEAT SYMPTOMS

Vomiting
Headache
Confusion or Agitation
Muscle weakness
Not sweating in the heat
Seizures
Fast Pulse or rapid breathing
Fainting and loss of appetite

INTERNAL HEAT PREVENTION
Stay hydrated!!! Staying hydrated prevents you from losing to much liquid in your body by sweating.

Wearing loose clothing: As much as you want to wear as little clothing as possible, wearing loose, billowy clothing is actually much better for keeping you cool because of how little it actually touches your body, While also protecting you from the sun's harmful rays.



Wear Sunscreen!!! This should go without saying, but sunscreen should be applied regularly and only contain SPF 30 or higher
Try to avoid being outside less exposure to the sun means less risk
Try not to drink very much alcohol or coffee. Both of these drinks are dehydrating, and being dehydrated is one of your main defenses against internal heat.
Avoid heavy exercise
Invest in a fan.
Eat foods with heavy water concentrations, such as watermelons, cucumbers.

INTERNAL HEAT FIRST AID

Keep them as cool as possible. Move them to an air-conditioned area, if you can or at least from direct sunlight as far as you can.

Put them in an ice bath, But only if they get internal heat from exercising. It's dangerous to put children or adults in an ice bath especially if it wasn't sustained while exercising.

Put ice packs in sensitive places close to blood vessels. Ice packs are best around the neck, armpits, groin, back and inner knees . You can buy a pack of 24 Disposable ice packs and keep them in your first aid kits in case of an emergency.

Have them drink lots of water.

Check their body temperature regularly.

Make sure they're lying down, with their feet slightly propped up.

Risk for Internal Heat Includes People with:


Diabetes
Alcoholism
High blood pressure
Physically exhausting jobs such as gardening
Recreational drug usage
Mental illnesses
Certain medicines including antihistamines, diuretic,antipsychotic and heart medicine.


HOT FLASH ALSO CALLED HOT FLUSHES:

A hot flash is experienced as a feeling of warmth or intense heat spreading over the body. It may be accompanied by red, flushed face, perspiration and rapid heartbeat.Just like internal heat, A hot flash is a symptom and not a medical condition.

Hot flashes are often very brief ranging from about 30 seconds to a few minutes. On the average, a hot flash lasts between two and thirty minutes.


CAUSES OF HOT FLASH:

Although the major cause of hot flash has not yet been determined. This is probably due to the fact that majority of research on hot flashes are focused on the remedy.

Nevertheless, there is a general knowledge that hot flashes occur as a result of declining level of the reproductive hormone either in a man or in a woman.

But the exact way in which this reduction in hormone level affects thermoregulation in the body is not fully understood.

Generally, Hot flashes are characteristic symptoms of perimenopause (around menopause) and menopause. This is primarily because there is a notable reduction in the level of female reproductive hormone (estrogen) around this time.

However, several other factors and medical conditions as listed above can also cause hot flashes.


NATURAL TIPS TO COMBAT HOT FLASHES:

Avoid the triggers

Eat healthy: Since it is generally accepted that the major cause of hot flashes is reduction in the reproductive hormone level. Hence taking foods that will increase the hormone level will adequately combat the hot flash. Examples of food items rich in estrogen/phytoestrogen are : Black cohosh, Flaxseed oil, Red clover, wild yam etc

Take vitamins especially Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

Stay Hydrated.

Wear the right type of clothing

Breathe slowly and deeply

Stay in a cool environment especially at night
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