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A sudden flash of heat particularly affecting the face, neck and chest and lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. It may spread over the upper part of the body and be accompanied by sweating. Hot flushes are most commonly due to low oestrogen levels related to the pre-menopause.
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Also: hot flash. Unpleasant, temporary sensation of heat in the skin, particularly in the upper part of the body. The face becomes flushed and sweating may occur. The duration and frequency of hot flushes can vary considerably: from a few seconds to as long as 30 minutes, from several times an hour to only a few times in a month. The hot flushes are often accompanied by a racing pulse. As they frequently occur at night, affected women complain of sleep disturbances. ...
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