Hidden Fire: Early Signs of Silent Inflammation

33. Heat Intolerance: A Thermostat Out of Sync

If you’re overheating easily, sweating excessively, or feeling flushed in mild temperatures, it could be your body’s internal thermostat reacting to inflammation. Inflammatory cytokines disrupt hypothalamic regulation—the part of the brain that controls temperature balance—causing exaggerated heat responses or night sweats. This isn’t just “running warm”—it’s a metabolic signal that your immune system may be working overtime. Pay attention if you’re the only one sweating in a cool room, or if workouts leave you feeling strangely overheated and unwell. Sometimes, inflammation doesn’t burn where it hurts—it burns silently from the inside out.

34. Irregular Menstrual Cycles: A Hormonal SOS

When your period becomes unpredictable—skipping months, arriving too early, or bringing unusually heavy or painful symptoms—it could be a hormonal flare-up rooted in inflammation. Chronic inflammation disrupts the endocrine system, particularly affecting estrogen and progesterone balance. This can trigger everything from mood swings and acne to intense cramps or prolonged bleeding. While many blame stress or age, these irregularities are often your body’s cry for hormonal harmony. Don’t write them off. Tracking changes in your cycle is like reading a monthly health report—and inflammation loves to leave its mark in red.