Why does my body feel hot and cold?
Recently, "feeling cold when your body is hot" has become a hot topic on the Internet. Many netizens report that they still feel cold and uncomfortable even when their body temperature is normal or even high. This phenomenon may be related to a variety of factors, including physiological, pathological and environmental causes. This article will analyze this phenomenon from a scientific perspective based on hot discussions across the Internet in the past 10 days, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Analysis of common causes

| Reason type | Specific performance | associated symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Abnormal body temperature regulation | Imbalance between heat production and heat dissipation in the body | Excessive sweating and fatigue |
| endocrine diseases | hypothyroidism | weight gain, lethargy |
| viral infection | Early stages of influenza or COVID-19 infection | Muscle aches and headaches |
| anemia | Insufficient hemoglobin | Pale complexion and palpitations |
| psychological factors | anxiety or stress response | Insomnia, hand tremors |
2. Statistics of hotly discussed topics across the Internet (last 10 days)
| platform | Amount of related topics | High frequency keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 12,000 items | #热热热#, #flusymptoms# | |
| Zhihu | 680 questions | “My body temperature is 37.5 but I’m afraid of the cold” |
| Douyin | Viewed over 8 million times | "Traditional Chinese Medicine Interprets the Complexity of Cold and Heat" |
| Baidu Index | Average daily searches: 3,200 | “What should I do if I have a fever and feel cold?” |
3. Expert suggestions and countermeasures
1.Monitor body temperature promptly:If the body temperature continues to be higher than 38°C or is accompanied by severe chills, you need to seek medical treatment to check for infectious diseases.
2.Supplementary nutrition:Patients with anemia should increase their iron and folic acid intake, and it is recommended to eat red meat, animal liver, etc. (see the table below for details).
| Nutrients | Recommended food | daily intake |
|---|---|---|
| iron | Pork liver, spinach | 8mg for men/18mg for women |
| Vitamin B12 | eggs, milk | 2.4μg |
| protein | Fish, soy products | 60-80g |
3.Psychological adjustment:Somatization symptoms caused by anxiety can be alleviated through mindfulness meditation, and it is recommended to practice it for 10-15 minutes every day.
4.Environmental adjustments:It is recommended to keep the indoor humidity at 40%-60%. If the temperature difference is too large, be careful to add or remove clothing.
4. Sharing of real cases from netizens
Case 1: @小雨 (25 years old)
"Two weeks after Yang Kang, I suddenly became afraid of the cold, and my body temperature was measured at 37.2°C. Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosed me as deficiency of both qi and blood. It improved after two weeks of conditioning."
Case 2: @Mike (32 years old)
"The physical examination revealed that the thyroid hormone TSH was high. After being diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I took Euthyrox and my chill symptoms were significantly reduced."
5. Danger signs to be alert to
Seek medical attention immediately when:
• Chills accompanied by high fever above 39℃
• Confusion or numbness of limbs
• Skin bruising or rash
• Inability to eat for 48 hours
Through analysis, it can be seen that "the body is hot and feels cold" may be a warning signal sent by the body. It is recommended to make a comprehensive judgment based on your own situation and seek professional medical help when necessary.
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