Diagnosis
The diagnosis of hot flashes without menopause is mainly a search for the cause of the hot flashes. Important clues include the duration, severity and triggers of hot flushes. Certain causes, such as allergies or hypoglycemia, for example, only occur in certain situations. If medication is the cause of hot flushes, the occurrence of hot flushes in a temporal relationship with the intake is diagnostically important. It is possible that further examinations such as eavesdropping, an ECG or laboratory tests will be performed.This is intended to rule out dangerous causes, such as heart disease or hormone disorders.
Associated symptoms
Hot flushes need not be the only symptom. Other symptoms often occur in connection with hot flushes. They can have the same cause as hot flushes.
It is also possible that they are caused by the hot flushes or even trigger them. People often report simultaneous or staggered outbreaks of sweating. They are usually a reaction of the body to the hot flushes.
Increased sweating is intended to lower the body temperature. It can also lead to reddening of the skin. This can also occur as a reaction of the body to an alleged or actual excessive body temperature.
Tachycardia can also occur. Hot flushes can lead to sleep disturbances and restlessness. Some sufferers report dizziness in connection with hot flushes. Accompanying symptoms can provide important information about the cause of the hot flushes. If in doubt, a doctor should be consulted, especially if the accompanying symptoms are pronounced, such as weight loss or increased temperature.
Treatment/Therapy
The treatment of hot flushes depends mainly on the cause. Without causal treatment, the symptoms often cannot be permanently relieved. If there are strong accompanying symptoms or no improvement, a doctor should therefore be consulted.
Hot flushes can often be limited or attenuated by various measures. These include losing weight when you are overweight and ensuring that you wear correct clothing. These should be appropriate to the temperature and airy.
By wearing several layers of clothing, it is easier to adapt the clothing to the current temperature sensation. It is often recommended to sleep at night in airy bed linen and in rather cool temperatures. Certain foods, such as coffee, alcohol or strongly seasoned food can intensify or trigger hot flushes. It can therefore be helpful to avoid them. Even light exercise or endurance sports can improve or reduce hot flushes.
