Can A Food Allergy Cause Heat Intolerance?
Heat intolerance is the inability to be comfortable when external temperatures rise.
Alternative Names
Sensitivity to heat; Intolerance to heat
Considerations
Heat intolerance often produces a feeling of being overheated and can cause heavy sweating. Heat intolerance usually comes on slowly and lasts over the long-term.
Common Causes
- Amphetamines such as appetite suppressants
- Caffeine
- Excess thyroid hormone (
thyrotoxicosis ) Menopause
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