Hot flushes are induced by thermogenic stimuli.
Hot flushes were caused by hot drinks, alcohol, radiant heaters and thermal blankets in men undergoing treatment for carcinoma of the prostate and in menopausal women. Avoiding or changing these commonplace stimuli appears to reduce the frequency of flushing.
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Department of Urology, Withington Hospital, Manchester.
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D000368:Aged; D000434:Alcoholic Beverages / Q000009:adverse effects; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D002979:Climacteric / Q000502:physiology*; D003069:Coffee / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005483:Flushing / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005712:Galvanic Skin Response; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013662:Tea / Q000009:adverse effects
D003069:Coffee; D013662:Tea