Suggest Treatment For Hot Flashes And Excessive Sweating

Posted on Fri, 27 Feb 2015

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Fri, 27 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : My whole body temperature is very hot but I do not have a fever. When I wake up in the morning I am drenched in sweat.

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Temperature intolerance

Detailed Answer:
Sorry to learn about your symptoms.

I would like to know if your menstrual cycles are regular. I ask this because your symptoms do resemble those of hot flashes like those in menopausal women.

When an individual has an overactive thyroid, it is common to have symptoms like the ones you are experiencing. It is called hyperthyroidism.

So when I see someone like you in my practice, I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination.

CBC
CMP
TSH

And if cycles are irregular then I also order
FSH
LH
Estradiol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (2 days later)

My menstrual cycles are very regular and my thyroid has been checked. I am not sure if I should see my PCP or a different type of doctor. Already went to my OBGYN and had blood work done and everything came back normal.

Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
I see.

Good to note your thyroid is fine and your menstrual cycles are regular.

It would be a good idea to see your PCP to explore this further

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar