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What Causes Hot Flashes After Consuming Chocolate In An Elderly Woman?
Question: I am an 81 yr. female. At times I have "light" hot flashes - especially after consuming an item with chocolate. Flash is not extreme - warm inside body for a short time - sometimes brow is moist. Flash lasts few seconds only. Brow can also be moist on waking in mornings. Thanks!
Brief Answer:
There is no need to take any specific treatment for light hot flashes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I appreciate your concerns.
I have read your notes. You seem to have light hot flashes. If hot flashes are not interfering with your day today activities, and not interfering with your sleep there is no need to take any specific treatment for it.
You can try to reduce the frequency of these hot flashes further by:
1. Avoiding trigger foods. Observe and find out, other than chocolate what else is triggering hot flashes to you. Smoking and caffeinated drinks are known to increase the frequency and severity of hot flashes, So please avoid them.
2.Dress in layers, so that if you experience hot flashes, you can remove the outer layers. Use fans at night.
3. Reduce weight if you are obese.
4. Exercise regularly.
5. Regular yoga and meditation are also known to be helpful.
6. Add soy proteins in your diet.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
There is no need to take any specific treatment for light hot flashes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I appreciate your concerns.
I have read your notes. You seem to have light hot flashes. If hot flashes are not interfering with your day today activities, and not interfering with your sleep there is no need to take any specific treatment for it.
You can try to reduce the frequency of these hot flashes further by:
1. Avoiding trigger foods. Observe and find out, other than chocolate what else is triggering hot flashes to you. Smoking and caffeinated drinks are known to increase the frequency and severity of hot flashes, So please avoid them.
2.Dress in layers, so that if you experience hot flashes, you can remove the outer layers. Use fans at night.
3. Reduce weight if you are obese.
4. Exercise regularly.
5. Regular yoga and meditation are also known to be helpful.
6. Add soy proteins in your diet.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
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