Question 1

can a concussion cause you to feel hot flashes?

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Yes: Concussions cause cause many symptoms, dizziness, blurred vision, headaches and yes even flushes.  Make sure you rest the brain, no texting, computers, video games or loud music.  And especially no sports that can cause heaad injury until all symptoms have resolved.

Question 2

can a concussion cause hot flashes? messed up cycles?

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Yes yes: Concussion, now more properly known as mild traumatic brain injury, can disturb hormonal regulation via the hypothalamic-pituitary axis as well as disruption of proper functioning of the autonomic nervous system.  Regulation may be difficult and usually is only symptomatic, ie not truly reversible.

Question 3

i have a non-sports (car) concussion since before christmas. i worry that incidences of hot flashes are able to cause brain damage. are they harmful?

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Menopause: The brain is not physically affected by menopause except that it continues to shrink.   I am not aware of any further relationship.  Enjoy the good things that come with menopause and worry less.

Question 4

are hot flashes a symptom from a concussion?

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not typical: Brain injury can potentially cause problems with thermoregulation if there is injury to parts of the brain like the hypothalamus. This is a relatively rare cause of fever in the severely head injured patient. You should rule out infections.

Question 5

i got a concussion the other day from hitting my head on the floor in judo, and i'm getting hot flashes. is this normal?

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IMHO we would need: more detail to give you any useful information.  However, in general, I'm not aware that "hot flashes" are a symptom of a concussion such as the one you describe.  Dr. Anne

Question 6

what are the causes of hot flashes in a young woman?

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Variable: In my experience, which i admit may be skewed, hormone balances are the most common reason for hot flashes. However, there are several other possibilities for hot flashes in women. See a doctor for evaluation if they are bothersome or accompanied by other quality of life symptoms.

Question 7

what causes hot flashes? i experience them from time to time and i'm not sure why.

Accepted Answer

Hormonal Fluctuation: You're awfully young to be experiencing hot flashes. I would consult your gyn so he/she can obtain a full history from you and determine if you need any tests done for you.

Question 8

other than menopause, what causes hot flashes?

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Medicines: Hot flashes are a symptom, could be side effect of medicne or symptom of hyperthyroidism.  Get checked by your doctor if concerned.

Question 9

what could be the cause of hot flashes mid twenties ?

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Ovarian Failure: Hot flashes could be a sign of thyroid disease. It may also not be related to your hormones at all. However the diagnosis that is important to rule out is ovarian failure. That has extreme reproductive and medical consequences if not diagnosed. You will want to see your obgyn or fertility specialist to make sure that is not happening.

Question 10

what causes hot flashes in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Circulation: The hot flashes you may be experiencing while pregnant are not the same as those experienced by women in menopause.  Menopausal hot flashes are due to lack of estrogen.  Pregnancy is a high estrogen state.  Most likely the hot flashes in pregnancy are due to changes in your circulation and increased heat generated by the baby.

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