Hot Flushes
A sudden sensation of intense heat, typically affecting the face, neck, and chest, often accompanied by flushing, sweating, and rapid heartbeat. Most commonly associated with menopause and hormonal transitions.
Quick answer
Hot flushes (ICD-10: N95.1; ICD-11: GA30.1) are primarily associated with menopausal oestrogen decline. HRT has the strongest evidence. CBT, paced breathing, and acupuncture show moderate evidence. Red flag: hot flushes with diarrhoea and wheezing require carcinoid syndrome exclusion.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Sudden intense wave of heat in the face, neck, or chest
Skin flushing or reddening
Sweating, sometimes profusely, followed by chills
Rapid heartbeat or palpitations during the episode
Episodes lasting 1–5 minutes, occurring multiple times daily or nocturnally
What is Hot Flushes?
A sudden sensation of intense heat, typically affecting the face, neck, and chest, often accompanied by flushing, sweating, and rapid heartbeat. Most commonly associated with menopause and hormonal transitions.
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