Epistemis

Hot flashes

Specialty: General.

  • hot flashes
  • heats
  • flushing
  • heat waves

Why it occurs

  • Menopause
  • Drugs
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Carcinoid tumor (rare)
  • Anxiety

Initial workup

Context (menopause); TSH if in doubt; rule out other causes if they are atypical.

red flags

Hot flashes with diarrhea, palpitations and sustained intense redness → rule out endocrine cause (carcinoid/pheochromocytoma).

Standard management

  • Non-pharmacological measures — first line in menopause
  • Hormonal therapy — selected cases, assess risks

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousFebrile sensation without documented hyperthermia
Area
General
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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