Hot flash

Hot Flush
Other namesHot flush
SpecialtyGynecology, Endocrinology
SymptomsFeelings of intense heat on the face or chest, sweating, rapid heartbeat
Duration2–30 minutes

Hot flushes are a form of flushing, often caused by the changing hormone levels that are characteristic of menopause. They are typically experienced as a feeling of intense heat with sweating and rapid heartbeat, and may typically last from two to 30 minutes for each occurrence.

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