Heat intolerance

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Heat intolerance is the inability to be comfortable when external temperatures rise.

Sensitivity to heat; Intolerance to heat

Heat intolerance often produces a feeling of being overheated, and can produce heavy sweating. Heat intolerance usually comes on slowly and persists long-term.

• Thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone, which increases the metabolic rate, causing body temperature to rise)
• Amphetamines such as appetite suppressants
• Caffeine
• Menopause

Review Date: 02/27/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.