Condition Guide
We categorize conditions related to imbalances in heat and cold regulation based on the type of cause and examine them in depth by comparing similar conditions. Heat and cold are not opposites, but rather a single axis of regulation: it is okay if you are unsure which side you fall on.
Start with the temperature sensations you feel now, rather than a diagnosis
Find guidance closest to your experience of heat, cold, or upper-body heat and lower-body cold
Information on 22 conditions in total
Frequently asked questions in the consultation room
Start with the question closest to your symptoms
It is okay if you do not have a specific diagnosis yet. Selecting a question will lead you to related conditions and columns through the symptom guide. Start from my symptoms“I experience alternating sensations of heat and cold; which guide should I look at first?”View this symptom →Preparing before your visit“How should I organize my test results and symptoms before my appointment?”View this symptom →Heat in face/upper body“My face feels hot and I feel heat rising upward”View this symptom →Burning sensation in palms/soles“Every night, the soles of my feet or my palms feel hot and burning”View this symptom →Coldness/Chilling in hands and feet“My hands and feet are cold and chilling, and I feel it is not just a circulation problem”View this symptom →Feeling hot in the upper body and cold in the lower body“My face feels hot, but my stomach or feet are cold”Check this symptom first →Skin or color changes after exposure to cold“My skin swells or my fingers change color after exposure to cold wind or cold water”Check this symptom first →Feeling of heat or coldness in specific areas only“Only one part of my back, hands, or feet feels hot and burning, but the skin looks normal”Check this symptom first →Areas and timing of sweating“How do I distinguish between sweating in the hands, feet, armpits, face, or night sweats?”Check this symptom first →Sweating, palpitations, and temperature changes“I have night sweats and my body temperature sensation keeps changing”Check this symptom first →Burning sensation in the tongue or mouth“The inside of my mouth looks normal, but my tongue and the roof of my mouth feel like they are burning”Check this symptom first →General sensitivity to heat or cold“My whole body feels hot, or I am exceptionally sensitive to the cold”Check this symptom first →Heat or cold sensations that worsen at night“My feet feel hot at night, or I wake up because of sweating and cold sensations”Check this symptom first →Menstruation, Menopause, and Temperature Sensation"My face feels hot and my hands and feet have become colder around my period or during menopause."Check this symptom →Temperature Difference on One Side"Only one hand or foot feels exceptionally cold or hot."Check this symptom →Symptoms Changed After Medication"I feel like I've developed heat sensations or cold sweats after starting medication."Check this symptom →Considering Medical Evaluation"My test results are normal; can I still receive a medical evaluation for symptoms of this level?"Check this symptom →Discomfort Unexplained by Tests"My tests are normal, but the sensations of heat and cold persist."Check this symptom →Remaining Symptoms After Tests or Previous Treatment"Even after tests and treatment, I still have heat sensations, cold sensations, sweating, and burning sensations."Check this symptom →
Heat Symptoms
These are conditions where heat rises or burning sensations occur in the upper body or extremities.
Heat Syndrome Hyperthyroidism Are your thyroid levels stable, but you still experience chest palpitations or hand tremors? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Burning Mouth Syndrome Have you been told that there are no visible abnormalities, even though your tongue or the inside of your mouth feels like it is burning? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Hyperhidrosis Have you been told that there is no clear cause in your tests, even though you avoid shaking hands, writing, or certain clothing due to sweating? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Night sweats Do you wake up because your clothes and bedding are wet even though the room is cool, and feel anxious because you do not know the cause? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Cranial Hyperhidrosis and Facial Hyperhidrosis Do you worry about how others look at you because your hair and face get wet as soon as you start eating or talking? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Heat sensation in the soles of the feet Do you lose sleep because the soles of your feet burn even though your tests are normal? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Abdominal Heat Syndrome Is your back the only place that feels particularly burning and hot while other areas are fine? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Palmar-Plantar Hyperhidrosis Do you avoid shaking hands for fear of wet hands, or feel burdened in situations where you must take off your shoes due to sweaty feet? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Facial Flushing Does your face flush intensely even though your blood pressure and thyroid tests are normal? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Burning tongue sensation Are you feeling frustrated because your tongue feels burning as if it were scalded, but tests show no abnormalities? View differential criteria Heat Syndrome Hwabyung (suppressed anger syndrome) Do you experience persistent chest tightness and rising heat without a specific diagnosis? View differential criteria
Cold Syndrome
These are conditions where the hands, feet, abdomen, or back feel cold or chilly.
Cold Syndrome Hypothyroidism Do you continue to feel heavy and swollen even though your levels are normal? View differential criteria Cold Syndrome Raynaud's syndrome Do your hands and feet turn white or blue and feel numb whenever you are exposed to cold or stress? View differential criteria Cold Syndrome Abdominal coldness Does your abdomen only feel warm briefly during a hot pack, then quickly become cold again, accompanied by digestive and bowel discomfort? View differential criteria Symptom Guide My hands and feet are cold Are your hands and feet always cold, and are you wondering if it is cold hypersensitivity or another cause? View differential criteria Cold Syndrome Cold hands and feet Do your hands and feet remain cold and chilly even after taking circulation medication? View differential criteria Cold Syndrome Chills Are your infection, thyroid, and anemia tests all normal, yet you are exceptionally sensitive to the cold? View differential criteria Cold Syndrome Cold Urticaria Are you afraid of the seasons and going outdoors because your skin swells and itches after contact with cold wind or cold water? View differential criteria
Sang-Yeol-Ha-Han (Upper Heat, Lower Cold)
These are diseases and symptoms where heat and cold are mixed, characterized by heat in the upper body and cold in the lower body.
Upper Heat and Lower Cold Peripheral neuropathy Are you struggling with numbness and burning in your hands and feet despite normal electromyography (EMG) results? View differential criteria Symptom Guide Upper heat and lower cold syndrome Are you uncomfortable because your face and upper body are hot, but your abdomen and feet are cold? View differential criteria Symptom Guide Numbness in hands and feet, numbness in feet Are you frustrated because the numbness in your hands and feet cannot be explained by a single cause? View differential criteria Upper Heat and Lower Cold Autonomic dysfunction Are you experiencing persistent palpitations, sensations of heat rising to the upper body, and brain fog despite normal imaging and blood tests? View differential criteria