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What causes hot and cold flashes? are they linked to other medical conditions?

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Hormonal imbalances: In women, hot flashes are related to the onset of menopause, but at your age and sex, if you are getting both, you need to look for signs of sepsis or a serious infection.

Answered 10/7/2015

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