Be careful, these blushes may hide dangers

Some people blush when they are shy, some people blush when they are active, and some people maintain a rosy complexion because they have good health care. But not all blushing is a sign of health. If someone who doesn't blush easily suddenly blushes, it may be a health warning.

These are healthy blushes.

Physiological blushing

Everyone has a different physique. Some people are particularly prone to blushing. Their cheeks turn red with the slightest activity, which means that their peripheral blood circulation is better. This kind of blushing from the inside out, with alternating red and yellow colors, is a manifestation of sufficient Qi and blood, and a sign of health.

Some people blush when they are shy, angry or even nervous. This is a physiological blush caused by emotional changes. People living in plateaus often have red cheeks because their bodies need more red blood cells to carry oxygen. Therefore, these are all healthy blushes.

Blushing after taking medicine

Of course, this doesn't mean that people who don't blush when they are shy or nervous are unhealthy. People's physical constitutions are naturally different, and as long as their faces don't turn blue at these times, they are healthy.

Some people's faces turn red when their blood pressure rises, and they also turn red when they take antihypertensive drugs. This is because the drugs dilate the capillaries in the face while dilating blood vessels to lower blood pressure, so this blushing is also a normal reaction.

Drinking red face

Drinking too much alcohol can damage the liver, but most people still like to have a drink with meals, and even more so when socializing. Some people's face and body skin turn red when they drink alcohol. This is because acetaldehyde produced by alcohol metabolism accumulates in the body. Acetaldehyde is a highly active molecule and is toxic, causing damage to liver cells. Therefore, if your face turns red after drinking, whether you are drunk or not, you should not continue drinking.

Alcohol is broken down into various substances by various enzymes in the human body. If the human body lacks a certain enzyme, it is easy to break down and produce acetaldehyde. It will combine with proteins in cells and affect the function of liver cells, thereby stimulating the body's immune response to attack liver cells, causing liver cell inflammation.

Possibly menopause

Women in their 40s who are about to enter menopause often experience involuntary blushing and hot flashes, which may be the onset of menopause.

Menopausal blushing usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. During this period, women will have episodic flushing and hot flashes for a period of time, suddenly feel hot and sweaty in the chest, neck and face, sometimes accompanied by headaches, dizziness, fatigue and other symptoms. Blood pressure fluctuations may also occur, which can return to normal after a few hours.

Menopause is a turning point of endocrine changes. These uncomfortable symptoms occur due to the decrease in blood calcium and estrogen levels. If the symptoms are serious, you may want to see a doctor and take estrogen supplements or other treatments under the doctor's guidance to relieve the symptoms.

Beware of high blood pressure

People with high blood pressure may also have abnormal blushing. Some patients with high blood pressure often have red faces. This is because their hearts are enlarged, their myocardial hypertrophy is thickened, and their myocardial contractility is increased, which can cause the blood vessels in the head and face to dilate and become congested, leading to a red face.

The prevalence of hypertension is high, but the symptoms are not obvious. It is not easy for patients to judge whether they have hypertension based on symptoms. Because the symptoms are not obvious, 40% of patients are unaware of it. So, when you start to have a rosy complexion, don't think it means you are in good shape. You should measure your blood pressure as soon as possible.

Possibly due to body weakness and hyperactivity of liver yang

Physical weakness can also cause blushing. People with Yin deficiency have a bright red face, dry mouth, sweating, and beriberi. People with Yang deficiency have a light red face, cold hands and feet, chest tightness, backache, and floating pulse. Elderly people often suddenly blush in the afternoon, which may be caused by hyperactivity of liver yang. It is recommended to see a Chinese doctor.