What do hot flashes mean in women?

The term “hot flashes” refers to excessive sweating, palpitations (rapid heartbeat, often accompanied by panic), and hot flashes that occur during menopause and around the time of menopause. Hot flashes are mainly seen in women during menopause and around menopause, and most of them have symptoms such as excessive sweating, palpitations, and hot flashes, often starting from the face or chest and then spreading to the whole body, with some people experiencing obvious facial flushing. The number of episodes is variable, with some occurring several times a week, others several times a day, and in severe cases, every hour. Chinese medicine generally believes that hot flashes are mainly caused by Yin deficiency and internal heat, dampness and heat, and gastrointestinal heat, etc. They can be treated by nourishing Yin and clearing heat (nourishing Yin essence and clearing heat), clearing heat and dampness, and clearing gastrointestinal heat, etc. If the above conditions occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital. If the above situation occurs, it is recommended to go to the hospital for consultation, and choose the appropriate treatment method after the Chinese medicine practitioner has clearly identified the symptoms.