What is hot flush? What are the symptoms and how is it treated?
Disease description:
My aunt is 36 years old. Recently, she has been frequently experiencing a sensation of body heat and sweating in the middle of the night, which lasts for a short while before subsiding. She also suffers from insomnia. After a medical checkup, her doctor diagnosed her with hot flashes. I would like to know what hot flashes are, what symptoms they involve, and how they are treated.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Hot flashes refer to a phenomenon in which the body experiences periodic episodes of heat, occurring at regular times like the tides or worsening at specific times of day, typically in the afternoon or at night. The main symptoms include:
1. Periodic heat sensation: Body temperature rises at a certain time each day, causing a sudden feeling of heat that starts from the trunk and spreads to the face, lasting anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes.
2. Accompanying symptoms: Some individuals may experience facial flushing, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, and other related symptoms.
Treatment methods for hot flashes include:
1. Dietary adjustment: Appropriately consume foods that nourish yin and clear internal heat, such as goji berries, lily bulbs, and white fungus (tremella).
2. Exercise regulation: Engage in moderate physical activities such as walking, tai chi, or yoga, which can help alleviate hot flashes.
3. Medication management: Under medical supervision, take herbal formulas such as Liuwei Dihuang Wan or Zhibai Dihuang Wan to nourish yin and reduce internal heat.
