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Vasomotor Flushes - Hot Flashes
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
A complete history and physical should be done to rule out other reasons for hot flashes. Other conditions like hyperthyroidism, which is an over-active thyroid gland, diabetes, tuberculosis, rare tumors of the adrenal glands, and other chronic infections can cause hot flashes.