Symptoms of hot flashes and how to treat them
Disease description:
My aunt is 37 years old this year. Recently, she has been feeling dry mouth and throat, unexplained irritability, and constipation. After a medical checkup, her doctor diagnosed her with hot flashes. She would like to know the symptoms of hot flashes and how they are treated.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The main symptoms of hot flashes include regular episodes of heat occurring daily, particularly in the afternoon or at night. Patients may experience sudden feelings of heat that start from the trunk and spread to the face, often accompanied by sweating, flushing, rapid heartbeat, and anxiety. Methods for treating hot flashes mainly include:
1. Dietary regulation: Consuming foods that nourish yin and clear heat, such as goji berries, lily bulbs, and white fungus (tremella), can help alleviate hot flash symptoms.
2. Exercise regulation: Engaging in moderate physical activities such as walking, tai chi, or yoga can promote blood and qi circulation and reduce hot flashes.
3. Medication regulation: Under a doctor's guidance, taking herbal formulas such as Liuwei Dihuang Pills or Zhibai Dihuang Pills may help nourish yin, reduce internal heat, and relieve hot flashes.
Traditional Chinese medicine treatments such as acupuncture are also considered effective for managing hot flashes. Please note that treatment should always be conducted under the supervision of a healthcare professional; do not self-medicate.
