The era is also known as the period of the Ten Kingdoms (Shiguo) because 10 regimes dominated separate regions of South China during the same period. The first of the five dynasties was the Hou (Later) Liang, which was established by the rebel leader Zhu Wen after he usurped the Tang throne in 907. Zhu was murdered by his own son in 912, and the Hou Liang was overthrown by one of its generals, Zhuangzong (personal name Li Cunxu), who established the Hou (Later) Tang dynasty in 923.
The face, abdomen, feet and ankle also swell. Water retention in the hands will cause the fingers to swell and become tender to touch. Aside from swelling, pain and stiff joints may be felt. Prying a ring out from the finger is usually difficult. Water retention in the body, particularly in the hands can be caused by: 1  Fluctuations of hormones. 2  Pregnant women and menstruating women usually experience hormonal imbalance which retains excess water in the body. In menstruating women, edema usually occurs one week prior to their menstruation.  Too much salt intake.
The exact cause of hot flashes is not known, but they may be related to changes in circulation. Hot flashes happen when the blood vessels near the skin's surface dilate to cool, making you break out in a sweat. Some women have a rapid heart rate or chills. Hot flashes with sweating can also happen at night. These are called night sweats and may make it harder to sleep. A hot flush is a hot flash plus redness in the face and neck. How Long Will I Have Hot Flashes? That depends. Some women have hot flashes for a very short time during menopause. Other women may have hot flashes for the rest of their lives. Generally, they get milder over time. Can I Prevent Hot Flashes? Thereâs nothing you can do to avoid hot flashes during menopause. But you can stay away from triggers that make hot flashes more frequent or more severe. Common ones include: