Treatment Methods for Menopausal Hot Flashes and Sweating
Disease description:
Symptoms include sweating, hot flashes, and general discomfort. I occasionally experience episodes of sweating, with facial and chest flushing that comes and goes. The symptoms subside for a while, but then return again. The doctor diagnosed menopause, specifically menopausal hot flashes and sweating. I would like to know about the treatment options for menopausal hot flashes and sweating.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The treatment methods for menopausal hot flashes and sweating mainly include the following aspects:
1. Dietary improvement: It is recommended to reduce the intake of spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol, while increasing consumption of foods rich in vitamin C and vitamin E, such as citrus fruits, vegetables, and nuts, which may help reduce the occurrence of hot flashes and sweating.
2. Regular exercise: Aerobic activities such as walking, running, and swimming can improve cardiopulmonary function, enhance physical fitness, and regulate the function of the body's temperature control center, thereby reducing hot flashes.
3. Medication: Under a doctor's guidance, selective estrogen receptor modulators, antidepressants, and antiepileptic drugs may be used. These medications can mimic the effects of estrogen or reduce the frequency of hot flashes.
4. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): Acupuncture and herbal remedies are also widely used in treating menopausal hot flashes and sweating, aiming to improve symptoms by regulating the body's blood circulation and balancing yin and yang.
Patients with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.
