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noun
- 1. a sudden feeling of feverish heat, typically as a symptom of the menopause. North American
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Jan 31, 2024 · Hot flashes are the most common symptom of perimenopause and menopause, which is the natural time when your ovaries stop releasing eggs and your period stops. Doctors refer to hot flashes as...
Dec 12, 2023 · A hot flash is the sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, which is usually most intense over the face, neck and chest. Your skin might redden, as if you're blushing. A hot flash can also cause sweating. If you lose too much body heat, you might feel chilled afterward.
Hot flashes (also known as hot flushes) are a form of flushing, often caused by the changing hormone levels that are characteristic of menopause. They are typically experienced as a feeling of intense heat with sweating and rapid heartbeat, and may typically last from two to 30 minutes for each occurrence.
May 29, 2020 · A hot flash is a feeling of intense heat, not caused by external sources. Hot flashes can appear suddenly, or you may feel them coming on. You may experience: tingling in your fingers....
May 29, 2020 · A hot flash is a feeling of intense warmth that isn’t caused by an external source. Hot flashes can appear suddenly, or you may feel them coming on over a period of a few...
Jul 5, 2023 · Hot flashes are brief periods when a person suddenly feels warm and develops sweating and flushing usually of the face, neck, and chest. They typically last about one to five minutes and are most common in menopause. About 75% of menopausal people will experience hot flashes. Hot flashes usually are treated and controlled with lifestyle changes.
A hot flash is a common symptom of menopause where people experience a sudden flare of heat, sweating and flushed skin. Hot flashes can vary in severity and length.
