What are the treatment options and symptoms for hot flashes?
Disease description:
During this period, I have been experiencing body heat surges and irritability. What are the treatment options and symptoms of heat surges?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Symptoms of hot flashes:
1. Regular episodes of fever: Body temperature rises at certain times of the day, most commonly in the afternoon.
2. Facial flushing: Patients may experience a sensation of facial heat and feel hot in the face, palms, and soles.
3. Duration: A hot flash can last from 30 seconds to 5 minutes.
Treatment options for hot flashes:
1. Dietary regulation: Choose foods that nourish yin and clear heat, such as wolfberry (Lycium barbarum), lily bulbs, and white fungus, which may help alleviate hot flashes.
2. Exercise: Engage in appropriate physical activities, such as walking, Tai Chi, or yoga, to promote circulation of qi and blood.
3. Medication: Such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Rehmannia Six) or Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Cortex Phellodendri and Rehmannia Six). However, medical advice should be followed.
4. Acupuncture: Under the guidance of a qualified physician, acupuncture treatments may be performed, targeting acupoints such as Taichong (LV3) and Sanyinjiao (SP6).
Patients with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.
