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What Causes Hot Flashes, Depression And Feeling Cold?
Question: Hi Doc
My mother is 58 year old . In past her overy has been removed due to some medical problem . since then suddenly she feel very hot and start sweating and suddenly feeling cold and feel very uneasiness . we have visited some of the specialist and then after checkup he refer the case to psychiatrist . he told us this is the case of depression and treated for the same . but we are not getting the relief and she is still facing the same problem her all other parameters like ECG ,BP etc are normal
Kindly suggest the exact cause of problem and a suitable specialist to do the treatment .
My mother is 58 year old . In past her overy has been removed due to some medical problem . since then suddenly she feel very hot and start sweating and suddenly feeling cold and feel very uneasiness . we have visited some of the specialist and then after checkup he refer the case to psychiatrist . he told us this is the case of depression and treated for the same . but we are not getting the relief and she is still facing the same problem her all other parameters like ECG ,BP etc are normal
Kindly suggest the exact cause of problem and a suitable specialist to do the treatment .
Brief Answer:
estrogen therapy may help
Detailed Answer:
Dear member,
Thanks for writing.
Your mother is experiencing symptoms of menopause. Usually symptoms of surgical menopause are more severe than natural menopause.
The symptoms she is experiencing are called hot flushes. She needs estrogen replacement therapy. But as estrogen in elderly is associated with other risks detailed heart examination breast examination ,Mammogram,
Papsmear are to be done.
Please consult a Gynecology specialist for all pros and cons .
Usually within few weeks good results can be expected. Also she should increase
"soya "consumption in form of powder , granules in food as it contains natural estrogen.
Also Tab "calciflavone "should be taken regularly.
Also antidepressants to be continued.
Hope this was helpful.
You can write or call back for any further query.
Thanks
Dr Bhagyashree
estrogen therapy may help
Detailed Answer:
Dear member,
Thanks for writing.
Your mother is experiencing symptoms of menopause. Usually symptoms of surgical menopause are more severe than natural menopause.
The symptoms she is experiencing are called hot flushes. She needs estrogen replacement therapy. But as estrogen in elderly is associated with other risks detailed heart examination breast examination ,Mammogram,
Papsmear are to be done.
Please consult a Gynecology specialist for all pros and cons .
Usually within few weeks good results can be expected. Also she should increase
"soya "consumption in form of powder , granules in food as it contains natural estrogen.
Also Tab "calciflavone "should be taken regularly.
Also antidepressants to be continued.
Hope this was helpful.
You can write or call back for any further query.
Thanks
Dr Bhagyashree
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