Hot flashes

What it means

Sudden feelings of warmth that are generally most pronounced over the face, neck and chest.

Hot flashes are most commonly due to menopause but may be observed with other conditions.

Rare diseases that can present with this1

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category