Hot Flashes - Symptoms, Causes & Prevention
Hot flashes refer to sudden episodes of sweating and feeling of warmth all over the body. This is common in women after menopause.
Symptoms of hot flashes
1. A feeling of warmth, especially in the face and upper body
2. Sweating profusely
Relief for hot flashes
1. Take enough water
2. Sip cold water
3. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun
4. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothes
5. Visit your gynecologist and get the supplements
Watch Dr. Anitha of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best gynecologists in Alwarpet, Chennai talk about hot flashes.
Watch This Video On YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxjN27pyAvQ
Symptoms of hot flashes
1. A feeling of warmth, especially in the face and upper body
2. Sweating profusely
Relief for hot flashes
1. Take enough water
2. Sip cold water
3. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun
4. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothes
5. Visit your gynecologist and get the supplements
Watch Dr. Anitha of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best gynecologists in Alwarpet, Chennai talk about hot flashes.
Watch This Video On YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxjN27pyAvQ
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00:00Hi, I am Dr. Anita, consultant gynecologist, Kaveri Hospital. In this video we will discuss
00:05about hot flashes. So what are hot flashes? Hot flashes are more common in women after
00:11menopause. Hot flashes, the women experiences sudden episodes of sweating and feeling of
00:18warmth all over the body, more so in the face and in the upper body. A woman can break out
00:25in sweat suddenly like after prolonged exposure in the sun or after dehydration. So this is
00:31due to estrogen deficiency in the menopausal age group. Normally in Indian women the menopause
00:37is around 47 to 50 years. So after menopause the hormone called estrogen drastically comes
00:44down. So now this precipitates hot flashes. Now hot flashes occur due to sudden cutaneous
00:52vasodilatation which the women may experience as warmth and sudden feeling of sweating episodes.
00:59So what do you do to minimize the symptoms of hot flashes? The women should stay well hydrated,
01:07avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, wear loose fitting cotton clothes, sipping ice water during
01:14an attack of hot flashes will reduce the symptoms and taking a balanced diet rich in vitamins and
01:20minerals and you can consult your gynecologist regarding taking supplements of phytoestrogens
01:26like soy protein to reduce the symptoms of hot flashes. Thank you.