Why do I feel hot but not sweating?
Recently, many netizens have reported on social media and health forums that their bodies feel very hot but do not sweat. This phenomenon has triggered widespread discussion. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, analyze possible causes and countermeasures, and attach relevant data for reference.
1. Why do I feel hot but not sweat?

According to feedback from medical experts and netizens, the following are common reasons that may lead to "hotness without sweating":
| Reason | Specific instructions |
|---|---|
| Sweat gland dysfunction | Congenital or acquired factors cause the sweat glands to be unable to secrete sweat normally. |
| dehydration | When the body is dehydrated, sweat secretion will decrease or even stop. |
| drug side effects | Certain antidepressants, anti-allergy medications, etc. can inhibit sweat gland activity. |
| neurological diseases | Diabetic neuropathy, for example, may affect sweat gland function. |
| Dry environment | When the air humidity is low, sweat evaporates too quickly and you may mistakenly think you are not sweating. |
2. Hotly discussed cases and data across the Internet
The following are statistics related to netizens’ discussion of “do you sweat when it’s hot” in the past 10 days:
| platform | Amount of discussions (articles) | Popular keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 12,500+ | #什么意思#, #夏无狠# | |
| Zhihu | 3,200+ | "Sweat gland problems", "dehydration symptoms" |
| Douyin | 8,700+ | "Popular Science on Not Sweating When Hot", "Interpretation of Traditional Chinese Medicine" |
| Health Forum | 1,500+ | "Drug side effects", "Nervous anhidrosis" |
3. Expert suggestions and countermeasures
In response to this problem, medical experts and health bloggers have made the following suggestions:
1.Replenish water in time: Drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water every day to avoid dehydration and reduced sweat secretion.
2.Check medications: If you are taking drugs that may inhibit sweat glands, you can consult your doctor to adjust your medication plan.
3.Regulate the environment: Use a humidifier or avoid a dry environment to see if sweat secretion improves.
4.Medical examination: If there is no sweating for a long time and is accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue, you need to check whether you have neurological or metabolic diseases.
4. Netizens’ experience sharing
On social platforms, many netizens shared their experiences:
| Netizen ID | Experience description | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| @Healthy little expert | "After exercise, my face was red but I didn't sweat. The examination revealed that I was mildly dehydrated." | Relief after increased intake of electrolyte drinks. |
| @sunshinelife | "I suddenly became sweatless while taking the medicine, and it returned to normal after the doctor changed the medicine." | Adjust antidepressant dose. |
| @中文medicinelovers | "Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosed it as 'disharmony between camp and health', which was improved through moxibustion." | Traditional therapy regulates the body. |
5. Summary
"Feeling hot but not sweating" may be a comprehensive manifestation of multiple factors and needs to be analyzed based on individual circumstances. Mild problems can be alleviated by replenishing water and adjusting the environment. Long-term or severe symptoms should seek medical treatment in time. It is recommended to pay attention to body signals and respond to health risks scientifically.
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