Why do women blush?

There are many reasons why women blush. The physiological reasons are mainly due to shyness, or a timid mentality, etc., which may cause blushing. However, we should also be alert to blushing caused by diseases. For example, if the cervical vertebrae are dislocated, it will often cause the sympathetic nerves to be stimulated and the facial blood vessels to dilate, causing blushing. In addition, for women, it is also said that after the age of 40, if blushing occurs frequently, it may be due to menopause.

Why do women blush?

1. Dangerous signals of blushing . Experts say that there are many reasons for blushing, such as cervical vertebrae displacement, stimulation of the sympathetic nerves leading to dilation of facial blood vessels; afternoon hot flashes caused by yin deficiency; living in areas with strong ultraviolet rays, which can also cause plateau redness, etc. No matter what the reason for blushing, if someone who doesn't blush easily suddenly blushes, it may be that there is a problem with the body's function, so you should be alert.

1. Blushing is a reminder not to drink. Blushing is a sign that you cannot drink. People who blush after drinking should not continue drinking, regardless of whether they are drunk or not. Why? According to Li Nanzhong, director of the Department of Endocrinology, many Asians' skin on their faces and bodies turns red after drinking. This is the result of the accumulation of acetaldehyde produced by alcohol metabolism in the body. Alcohol is broken down into various substances in the human body by various enzymes. If a certain enzyme is lacking or insufficient, it will easily decompose and produce acetaldehyde. If acetaldehyde accumulates in large quantities, it will cause blushing easily. Acetaldehyde is harmful to the body, so if your face turns red after drinking, it is a reminder for you to stop drinking, otherwise it will cause more acetaldehyde to accumulate in your body and cause greater harm.

2. Maybe it’s menopause. Some middle-aged women in their 40s may find that they often blush involuntarily and can’t find out why. Director of the Department of Gynecology Bai Hua reminds that if middle-aged women blush, it may be the time of menopause. Bai Hua said that menopausal blushing often occurs with paroxysmal flushing and hot flashes over a period of time, with sudden heat in the chest, neck and face, sometimes accompanied by headaches, dizziness, fatigue and other symptoms. Sometimes it gets worse at night and even affects sleep and daytime work. Women at this time may also experience blood pressure fluctuations, mainly increased systolic blood pressure (high blood pressure), which will return to normal after a few hours. This phenomenon is most obvious 1 to 2 years before menopause, and the symptoms gradually decrease or disappear after one year. Middle-aged women who experience this may wish to see a doctor and supplement estrogen or take other treatments under the doctor's guidance to relieve the symptoms.

3. Be careful about high blood pressure. People with high blood pressure may also blush abnormally. Why? Huang Liwu, director of the Department of Neurology, said that people with hypertension have an enlarged heart, myocardial hypertrophy, and increased myocardial contractility, which can cause the blood vessels in the head and face to dilate and become congested, leading to a red face. Therefore, some hypertensive patients often have red faces. In addition, Luo Hongyu also believes that if a person suddenly develops dark red on both cheekbones, it may be a precursor to heart disease; if the face is redder and the pulse is weak, it may be caused by high blood pressure. 4. Possible physical weakness and hyperactivity of liver yang. Luo Hongyu introduced that if some people have bright red complexion, accompanied by dry mouth, sweating, and athlete's foot, it is a manifestation of yin deficiency; some people have light red complexion, but cold hands and feet, and often have symptoms of chest tightness, back pain, and floating pulse, which is caused by the external overflow of virtual yang; if the elderly have a rosy face, it may be caused by hyperactivity of liver yang in traditional Chinese medicine, which is mainly manifested by sudden blushing in the afternoon; for people with hyperactivity of liver yang, you can take some Zhengan Xifeng Decoction and Qianyang Dan; for people with insufficient lung yin or kidney yin, you can take some Liuwei Dihuang Pills; for menopausal women, you can take some Xiaoyao Powder, Baihe Dihuang Decoction, and Shengmai Drink to regulate qi and blood.

2. Safety signals of blushing 1. Physiological blushing Acupuncture expert Luo Hongyu believes that everyone has different physiques. Some people are prone to blushing, and their faces turn red when they are slightly active. People who are always prone to blushing often have a red and yellow face that turns red from the inside out. This is a sign of sufficient qi and blood. People often praise these people for their "rosy face", which is a sign of health. From the perspective of Western medicine, dermatologist Xie Fangming believes that some people have better peripheral blood circulation, and their complexion becomes rosy when they move a little, which is also a sign of health. Some people live in plateaus, where the body needs more red blood cells to carry oxygen, causing blushing, which is also normal. In addition, some people blush due to shyness, anxiety, anger, nervousness, etc. These are psychological blushes caused by changes in emotions. Are people who don't blush easily less healthy than those who blush easily? Luo Hongyu said that this cannot be generalized. Everyone has different physiques. Those who don't blush easily even after exercise or when they are nervous are also very healthy as long as they don't turn blue in the face.

2. Blushing after taking medicines. Taking some medicines can also cause blushing. Pharmacist Song Jiansheng introduced that taking drugs such as nifedipine and nicardipine may dilate the capillaries on the face while dilating blood vessels and lowering blood pressure, causing some blushing. This is a normal reaction and does not have much impact on health. Therefore, women should pay more attention to the details of their bodies. If they often blush for no reason, they must be careful. In addition, everyone should pay more attention to the redness of the palms. If the palms are abnormally red, there is a problem.