comments, called-out. Chinaâs tainted baby milk scandal is escalating in the way that only unraveling coverups do. In no more than a couple of days it has turned from a problem involving one company, Sanlu Group, one of Chinaâs largest agribusinesses, into a nationwide crisis facing the dairy industry.
The average is four minutes. Hot flashes generally begin suddenly, although most women say they can feel a hot flash coming on several minutes before it occurs. Hot flashes can be accompanied by other uncomfortable sensations, such as heart palpitations, a pressure feeling in the head, or feelings of dizziness, faintness or weakness. What Impact do Hot Flashes have on Daily Life? For some, hot flashes are but a mild sensation. For others, they are severely disabling and physically draining.
When it is hot outside, or a room is overheated, these symptoms can become exaggerated. They can also lead to night sweats and insomnia. Other Causes for Hot Flashes. When someone experiences hot flashes, a doctor can tell with a simple blood test if the problem is related to menopause or due to some other reason. 1  Menopause usually occurs in the 50s, so when someone much younger has hot flashes, physicians will often look for additional causes. Some of the most common ones include: 1  Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism, which causes an overabundance of thyroid hormone, can increase the bodyâs metabolism and lead to hot flashes and sweating. 2  Food and drink, including spicy foods, caffeine, and alcohol, can trigger hot flashes.