Hot flashes and sweating? Take a look at these!

Hot flashes and sweating are a very common symptom in daily life, which is more common among menopausal women. This symptom makes patients very uncomfortable and affects people's emotions, thus affecting their daily life and work. Therefore, it is particularly important to find a scientific and effective treatment method. It is divided into three types according to the severity of the disease: severe hot flashes and sweating, moderate hot flashes and sweating, and mild hot flashes and sweating. Patients can be treated through paying attention to diet, changing lifestyle, massage and acupuncture, and chemotherapy. They can choose the most appropriate treatment method according to their own physical condition and the severity of the disease.

There are three types of hot flashes and sweating:

The first type: severe hot flashes and sweating. Hot flashes and sweating occur more frequently, perhaps 6-7 times in an hour, and sweating is very easy to release. Even when you are sleeping, a large amount of sweat will be discharged, and you will be awakened after sweating, and this cycle will occur multiple times, affecting your sleep.

The second type: moderate hot flashes and sweating. The frequency of hot flashes and sweating during the day is about ten times. I wake up from sleep at night, but I don’t have hot flashes and sweating again after falling asleep again.

The third type: mild hot flashes and sweating. The frequency is low, with only short-term symptoms within a week. After sleeping, you will generally not be awakened by hot flashes or sweating, but after waking up, you will clearly feel a little wet sweat all over your body or in a certain part of your body, and no sweat will be secreted again after waking up. It is usually not accompanied by a feeling of not sweating.

2. Why do we have hot flashes and sweating?

This is because when women reach menopause, due to the decrease in estrogen levels, the human body cannot maintain a normal temperature regulation system, the body's autonomic nervous system is in an unstable state, blood vessels will suddenly relax or contract, blood flow will increase significantly, sweat secretion will increase, heat will dissipate, and women's subjective feeling is hot flashes and sweating.

3. Ways to improve hot flashes and sweating:

Method 1: Pay attention to your diet

1. Do not eat or eat less: sugary, salty and spicy foods, acidic foods such as pickles and tomatoes; chocolate, various hot drinks, alcohol and coffee drinks such as cola, etc.

Eat less

2 Eat foods that can increase the body's ability to fight hot flashes: citrus foods - oranges, grapefruits, contain flavonoids, which have a mild estrogenic effect on the body; soy foods such as tofu contain beneficial isoflavones (45-60 mg should be consumed per day), and flaxseed is also a beneficial food.

3. Eat some foods rich in vitamin E. Vitamin E helps maintain normal blood function and aids in the production of sex hormones. Vegetable oils, green leafy vegetables, grains and legumes are all sources of vitamin E. If you plan to take additional vitamin E supplements, be careful not to exceed 1,000 units per day. Secondly, if you suffer from high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes, please consult a doctor before consuming it.

4 Eat until you are 70% to 80% full at each meal. Eating too much can cause blood vessels to dilate and trigger hot flashes.

5. Remember to drink plenty of water, especially if you have night sweats; drink 12 glasses of water at room temperature every day to lower your body temperature. Drink a glass before bed. Doctors recommend adding 30 drops of sage tincture to a glass of water, keeping it by your bed, and drinking a sip or two as needed (it can help with night sweats).

PS: If your urine is dark yellow instead of a light straw color, you may be dehydrated. If you are very thin, you may want to consider gaining weight. Thinner women have almost no fat cells that produce estrogen, and hot flashes may be more severe.

Method 2: Change your lifestyle

1. Quit smoking. Smoking affects blood circulation and worsens hot flashes

2 Reduce stress. Relaxing and reducing stress can prevent hot flashes and can reduce the severity of their occurrence. Here is a tip for reducing stress.

Rhythmic breathing training: Take deep breaths with your abdomen, slowing down to six times per minute (a normal rhythm is generally 10-15 times per minute). Try to inhale for five seconds and then exhale for five seconds. Practice this for 15 minutes each day, slowing your breathing whenever you feel overheated.

3. Choose clothes. Choose loose-fitting clothing made from natural fibers such as cotton or linen, and use cotton and linen bedding as well. Synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon restrict perspiration. High collars and long sleeves will increase the feeling of suffocation. Also avoid wearing clothing or jewelry that wraps around your neck or fits tightly around your neck.

3. Have a regular and active life. A study by Stanford University in the United States shows that women who maintain regular sex at least once a week rarely experience hot flashes, or the degree of hot flashes is very mild.

4. Shower. Take a shower or sponge yourself with warm water before bed. Avoid hot tubs, saunas, or any physical activity close to bedtime.

5. Exercise actively. Regular physical activity can prevent hot flashes because exercise greatly improves blood circulation, allowing the body to withstand rapid changes in temperature and cool down quickly. It is recommended to exercise three times a week for 20 minutes each time, and the exercise chosen should be aerobic exercise.

Method 3: Massage and Acupuncture

Massage: Applying pressure to specific points on the body with your fingers

To prevent hot flashes, you can massage Taichong acupoint, which is located two fingers above the gap between the first and second toes of the foot.

When hot flashes strike, try massaging the Xingjian acupoint, which is located between the first and second toes of the foot (pictured). Massage can draw heat away from the top of the body, cooling it down.

Acupuncture is also effective in relieving hot flashes and insomnia associated with night sweats. (It is recommended to seek a professional doctor for acupuncture)

Method 4: Chemotherapy .

The most effective treatment for hot flashes is hormonal therapy, using the lowest dose technique that is also effective for hot flashes. Over time, you can slowly reduce the amount of medication you take.

Many studies have shown that antidepressants, in addition to hormone therapy, can reduce the severity and duration of hot flashes. Selective agents for serotonin reuptake, such as fluoxetine and venlafaxine, are also effective at lower doses. Serotonin has the function of regulating body temperature.