Hot flashes and nausea are most commonly caused by hormonal imbalances in the body, most notably, by sex hormones. For women, a decrease in estrogen is often to blame, whereas in men, testosterone deficiency can create the problem. Sometimes, the symptoms occur for reasons not related to those hormones at all.
If you have a cold, youâll probably experience symptoms such as: 1  runny or stuffy nose. 2  sore throat. 3  sneezing. 4  mild-to-moderate fever. 5  cough. 6  headache or body aches. 7  mild tiredness.
For both the cold in the flu, early symptoms may be similar. Symptoms and signs include a cough, runny nose, and feeling tired. If you know you have had contact with someone with a cold or the flu in the past few days, you should suspect you may have become infected.