Possible Causes for hot flushes Carcinoma of the Prostate Possible side effects of an orchidectomy include decreased libido, impotence and hot flushes. [southerncross.co.nz] Complications of hormonal therapy: Hot flushes: synthetic progestogens are recommended as first-line therapy for troublesome hot flushes. [patient.info] Side effects of ADT include hot flushes, loss of libido (sex drive), weight gain, erectile dysfunction (impotence), gynecomastia (swelling of the breasts), fluid retention [healthengine.com.au] Panic Disorder Four most common symptoms associated with a panic attack were that of palpitations, trembling/shaking, nausea or abdominal distress, and chills or hot flushes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] flushes. [www1.health.gov.au] flushes If these symptoms seem relevant to you, we can help. [bu.edu] Heroin Withdrawal The Effects of Heroin After an intravenous injection of heroin, users report feeling a surge of euphoria (a “rush”) accompanied by a dry mouth, hot flushes, heaviness of the [castlecraig.co.uk] Hepatopathy If this does not relieve the hot flushes it is important to check the liver function with a simple blood test to measure the liver enzymes. [liverdoctor.com] If this occurs in post menopausal women it is often just put down to hot flushes caused by oestrogen deficiency and the patient may be given hormone replacement therapy. [liverdoctor.com] Pituitary Adenoma Keio J Med. 2015;64(1):11-5. doi: 10.2302/kjm.2014-0007-CR. Author information 1 Department of Neurosurgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. Abstract Steroid psychosis is a frequent complication of steroid treatment. Although perioperative steroid replacement therapy is generally administered in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Menopause Ovarian Disorder This can be associated with other menopausal-like symptoms such as hot flushes, sweats and mood changes. How common is premature ovarian failure? [yourhormones.info] Confusion arises due to the fact that they both share the same symptoms, for example hot flushes and night sweats. But, there are a few key differences between the two. [medic8.com] hot flushes, bone demineralization, atrophic vaginitis) that can occur secondary to hypoestrogenemia induced by these agents. 31 Ovulation-inducing agents are usually employed [aafp.org] Estrogen Deficiency A total of 177 women in whom the number of daily hot flushes had decreased to less than one-third of the baseline value (marked improvement) at week 8 were double-blindly [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] In a 12-week study, CE 0.45 mg/BZA 20 mg significantly reduced the number and severity of hot flushes compared with placebo at weeks 4 and 12. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] If you have troubling hot flush es/ night sweats look at “ Natural Therapies for Hot Flushes ”. [cemcor.ubc.ca] Heart Disease A disorder characterized by inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart. Inflammation of the heart muscle Inflammation of the muscle tissue of the heart. Inflammation of the muscular walls of the heart. Inflammatory processes of the muscular walls of the heart (myocardium) which result in injury to the cardiac[…] [icd9data.com] Specific Phobia Abstract Cognitive models of anxiety postulate that fear and anxiety serve as programs for avoidance of threat-relevant stimuli. We hypothesized that exposure to phobia-relevant stimuli would lead to visual avoidance in specific phobics. Spider phobic, blood-injection-injury phobic, and nonphobic participants were[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Food Intolerance I magine that you are in a Chinese restaurant with your family. You’ll probably get a migraine later tonight (maybe from the amines in the soy sauce), but you’ve been craving Chinese food all week and you haven’t made the connection yet. Your daughter is drinking cup after cup of jasmine tea with her five spice[…] [foodconnections.org] Hypoparathyroidism Although glucocorticoids have a known negative effect on calcium balance, they do not normally cause clinically significant hypocalcaemia. A young woman with post-surgical hypoparathyroidism developed symptomatic hypocalcaemia on two occasions following treatment with intravenous hydrocortisone for allergic reactions.[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Male Hypogonadism flushes in certain cases of acute onset. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] flushes in some cases of acute onset. [medscape.com] Sometimes affected individuals may experience emotional and mental disturbances, fatigue, loss of libido, hot flushes and lack of concentration. [uhs.ae] Premature Ovarian Failure Symptoms include amenorrhoea and symptoms of hypo-oestrogenism such as hot flushes, sleep disturbance, irritability, and vaginal dryness. [bestpractice.bmj.com] The ovaries stop producing estrogen and so symptoms including hot flushes, mood changes and vaginal dryness occur. [lifestartfertility.com] They include hot flushes, vaginal dryness, irritability, night sweats, or difficulty sleeping. Menstrual periods may be sporadic or stop completely. [gondracenter.com] Kleine-Levin Syndrome The complex of the symptoms of psychic disorders and of the disorders of sleep, appetite, and food intake often forms the basis of the clinical picture of a mental disease. However, it is only rarely conceived in a complex manner as a set of physiologically interdependent functions. A remarkable proof of the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Rosacea Stage 1 (Early Stage) Frequent flushing occurs ½ hour or more after a trigger (i.e. alcohol intake or very hot/cold environment, irritating ingredient). [miskin.ie] Flushing triggers include a steady diet of hot beverages, spicy food, alcohol (either topically applied or drinking in excess), excessive prescription steroids, physical and [aocd.org] Menopause: Lowered oestrogen levels trigger hot flushes worsening Rosacea. Sun Exposure/ Extreme Weather: A major factor, which increases blood flow to the skin. [miskin.ie] Male Castration Castration, of course, has extensive side effects. 3 A castrated adult male will lose muscle but gain fat. 4 He can expect hot flushes like those that women have at menopause [bmj.com] He can expect hot flushes like those that women have at menopause. He will lose body hair, and his penis will shrink. [bigthink.com] Acquired Premature Ovarian Failure In primary hypogonadism, oestrogen withdrawel symptoms occur – hot flushes, sweats, mood changes, vaginal dryness, pain on intercourse. Signs of established hypogonadism [mymedicalstudentnotes.com] Hot flushes and vasomotor symptoms may be present but around 25% of women do not have these symptoms [ 1 ]. [patient.info] Has the patient developed hot flushes? This often occurs with estrogen deficiency, whereas generalised heat intolerance is more suggestive of thyrotoxicosis. [endobible.com] Hypogonadism flushes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Adverse effects associated with therapy include headache, hot flushes, insomnia, increased blood pressure, acne, emotional labiality, and nervousness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] reduced ejaculate), reduced energy and stamina, depressed mood, increased irritability, difficulty concentrating, changes in cholesterol levels, anemia, osteoporosis, and hot [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Atrophic Vaginitis If there are other accompanying menopausal symptoms including hot flushes (USA flashes) or night sweats then systemic HRT may be considered. [2womenshealth.com] Additional advantages of systemic administration include a decrease in postmenopausal bone loss and alleviation of vasomotor dysfunction (hot flushes). [aafp.org] Acute Gastroenteritis […] handles, wash hand basin taps, surfaces and toilet door handles should be cleaned at least daily with hot water and detergent. [patient.info] Wipe the flush handle, toilet seat, bathroom taps, surfaces and door handles with hot water and detergent at least once a day. [patient.info] […] flannels should not be shared, soiled clothing and bedlinen should be washed separately from other clothes, at the highest temperature they will tolerate, and toilet seats, flush [patient.info] Vitamin D Deficiency flushes Durmusoglu, Fatih 2017 110 Menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer risk Farmer, Richard 2017 110 Non pharmacological management of fracture risk Franke, Henk [tib.eu] Yes but these vary Your wish to have or not to have treatment for your cancer will be respected at all times by may have menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes or night sweats [cppc2013.eu] Boersma, Eric et al. 2017 110 New opportunities for ameliorating sexual disorders during premenopause and menopause Erel, Tamer 2017 110 New and herbal alternatives for hot [tib.eu] Vitamin B12 Deficiency Other uncommon side effects include skin rash, hot flushes, nausea, dizziness and cardiac arrhythmias. [southerncross.co.nz] Rarely, side effects include itching, exanthema, chills, fever, hot flushes, nausea, dizziness, and very rarely anaphylaxis. [doi.org] Adverse events: e.g. itching, exanthema, chills, fever, hot flushes, nausea, dizziness, and anaphylaxis and measured at short, medium, and long term. [doi.org] Cystitis Drink more fluids, such as water, to help flush out the infection. Put a warm hot water bottle on your lower abdomen. [afcurgentcare.com] shivering, feeling hot and cold) Nausea and sickness and loss of appetite Generalised aching and flu-like feeling and confusion All the above symptoms suggest something [doctorfox.co.uk] […] out the bacteria avoiding drinks that can aggravate your bladder, such as coffee, alcohol or citrus based drinks using a hot water bottle on your stomach or back to help [pushdoctor.co.uk] Urinary Tract Infection […] rest and drink plenty of fluids – this helps your body to flush out the bacteria It may also help to avoid having sex until you feel better. [nhs.uk] To help ease pain while your symptoms clear up: take paracetamol – you can give children liquid paracetamol place a hot water bottle on your tummy, back or between your thighs [nhs.uk] Iron Deficiency Adverse reactions reported by 2% of Injectafer-treated patients were nausea (7.2%); hypertension (3.8%); flushing/hot flush (3.6%); blood phosphorus decrease (2.1%); and dizziness [injectafer.com] Duodenal Carcinoid Syndrome We report a rare case of duodenal carcinoid presenting as a carcinoid syndrome in a middle-aged man with upper abdominal pain, hot flushes, diarrhoea and dry cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Additionally, patients may describe episodic hot flushes. These may or may not involve the whole body, but frequently affect the face, neck, and thorax. [symptoma.com] Histamine is a well-known trigger of hot flushes. The clinical presentation of an index case depends on the hormone release pattern of the specific tumor. [symptoma.com] Basilar Artery Thrombosis with Occlusion of a Precerebral Artery […] all cardiac system organ class, all vascular system organ class except ‘flushing’, ‘haematoma’, ‘hot flush’, ‘pallor’, ‘lymphagitis’, general system organ class includes ' [definedterm.com] Insomnia Medical issues in particular conditions causing pain, hormone changes (e.g. hot flushes and night sweats during menopause), breathing, urinary or digestive problems. [healthdirect.gov.au] Improvement of insomnia is most likely if hormone replacement relieves the hot flushes. [healthengine.com.au] For example, illness causing pain, leg cramps, breathlessness, indigestion, cough, itch, hot flushes, mental health problems, etc. [patient.info] Drug-induced Fever When the set-point temperature returns to normal a person feels hot, becomes flushed, and may begin to sweat. Rarely a fever may trigger a febrile seizure. [icd.codes] Autoimmune Ovarian Failure Symptoms include amenorrhoea and symptoms of hypo-oestrogenism such as hot flushes, sleep disturbance, irritability, and vaginal dryness. [bestpractice.bmj.com] She was seen in clinic 6 months after this wishing to conceive again, but suffering from hot flushes and sweating. [endocrine-abstracts.org] This can be associated with other menopausal-like symptoms such as hot flushes, sweats and mood changes. How common is premature ovarian failure? [yourhormones.info]
