Hot flashes in men and women

Hot flashes refer to the sudden onset of sensations of warmth which generally tend to be more intense over the chest, neck and the face. There may be a blush-like reddening of the skin. Additionally, one may sweat excessively or profusely leading to a chilled body.

Hot flashes may occur many times during a day or a few times a week. Nocturnal hot flashes lead to a disrupted pattern of sleep. Most of the hot flashes tend to last for nearly a year.

Symptoms of hot flashes in men and women

Some of the symptoms of hot flashes include:

1. A flushed, blush-like appearance accompanied with blotchy and red skin
2. Rapid or increased heartbeat
3. A sensation of warmth that spreads through the upper body and the face
4. The upper part of the body tends to perspire excessively
5. A feeling of being chilled once the hot flashes subside
6. Complications include insomnia due to chronic nocturnal hot flashes that may lead to depression, memory problems and anxiety in some individuals

Causes of hot flashes in men and women

For women-

• Hot flashes have been found to occur due to menopause and other hormonal changes
• Research studies indicate that reduction in estrogen levels due to menopause causes disruptions of the hypothalamic function which results in the deregulation of the body’s temperature leading to hot flashes.
• However, women and children with low levels of estrogen do not experience the condition which has led to the belief that the withdrawal of estrogen after menopause seems to actively trigger hot flashes.
• African-American women undergoing menopause are at greater risk than their white European or Asian counterparts.

For men-

1. Research studies indicate that reduced degree of the hormone testosterone, caused due to the use of androgen-reducing medications can lead to hot flashes. Androgen reduction medications are usually prescribed to treat prostate cancer.
2. An increased age of forty and above tends to cause repetitive decrease in the levels of androgen with rapid replenishments. This makes men vulnerable to hot flashes

For men and women-

1. Smoking increases the risk to experience hot flashes
2. Excessive body fat or obesity as well as lack of exercise or physical activity also increases the risk to the condition

Treatment of hot flashes in men and women

Men and women can consult a doctor for appropriate treatment for hot flashes. In women, hot flashes generally tend to disappear with time.

Some of the treatment methods are listed below:

1. Hormone replacement therapy that replaces estrogen and progesterone in women
2. Medications such as antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs and Clonidine which is used to treat hypertension
3. Any increase in the body temperature can trigger hot flashes. Hence, keeping cool by sipping drinks and the use of air conditioning can be effective prevention methods
4. Caffeinated drinks, spicy and hot foods, alcohol and other food items that trigger hot flashes should be avoided
5. Quitting smoking, relaxation and stress reducing techniques, yoga and meditation can also be helpful in the prevention of hot flashes in men and women.

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