Why is my body feeling cold and hot at the same time?
Recently, many netizens have reported on social platforms that they have abnormal feelings of "cold and hot" in their bodies, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine hot topics and medical analysis on the Internet in the past 10 days to answer the possible causes and treatment methods of this symptom.
1. Data analysis of hot topics across the entire network

| hot topics | Number of discussions (times) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| "The body is hot and cold" | 12,500+ | Weibo, Zhihu |
| "New symptoms of sequelae of COVID-19" | 8,900+ | Douyin, Xiaohongshu |
| "Signs of weakened immunity" | 6,300+ | Station B, WeChat public account |
| "Traditional Chinese Medicine Interprets the Alternation of Cold and Heat" | 4,700+ | Baidu Tieba, Kuaishou |
2. Possible cause analysis
1.Infectious diseases: Recently, the number of infections with influenza and new coronavirus mutant strains (such as JN.1) has increased, and some patients have reported symptoms of "alternating cold and heat".
2.Endocrine disorders: Abnormal thyroid function (such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism) may lead to disorders of body temperature regulation.
3.psychological factors: Anxiety or excessive stress can cause autonomic nervous system disorder, which manifests as hot and cold.
4.Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "imbalance of yin and yang" or "deficiency of qi and blood" may lead to such symptoms.
3. Statistics of typical cases
| age group | Symptom proportion | Common accompanying symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| 18-30 years old | 35% | fatigue, headache |
| 31-50 years old | 45% | Insomnia, excessive sweating |
| Over 50 years old | 20% | joint pain, palpitations |
4. Response suggestions
1.Seek medical attention promptly: If symptoms last for more than 3 days or are accompanied by high fever, infection or endocrine diseases need to be investigated.
2.Adjust living habits: Maintain a regular schedule and avoid staying up late and overexertion.
3.Traditional Chinese Medicine Conditioning: You can try moxibustion and foot soaking (adding ginger or mugwort) to improve blood circulation.
4.psychological intervention: Relieve stress through meditation, exercise, etc.
5. Excerpts from hot discussions among netizens
@Health Assistant: “I have received a large number of inquiries recently, most of which are related to fluctuations in immunity. It is recommended to supplement vitamin D and zinc.”
@ Professor Li of Traditional Chinese Medicine: “The alternation of cold and heat is often caused by ‘disharmony between the camp and the body’. Modification of Guizhi Decoction may be effective, but it needs to be treated based on syndrome differentiation.”
Summary: The body's hot and cold weather may be a comprehensive manifestation of multiple factors and needs to be analyzed based on individual circumstances. Paying attention to body signals in time and responding scientifically is the key.
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