hi sir/madam, Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. A hot flash is a feeling of intense warmth that’s not caused by an external source. Hot flashes can appear suddenly, or you may feel them coming on over a period of a few minutes. Hormonal changes in your body are thought to cause hot flashes. This reaction can be triggered by several factors like:- 1. Spicy foods 2. Alcohol 3. Hot drinks 4. Caffeine 5. Being in a warm room 6. Smoking 7. Wearing tight clothing 8. Stress and anxiety 9. Pregnancy, particularly during the first and second trimesters 10.Hyperthyroidism 11.Chemotherapy 12.Spinal lesions 13.Some medications, including raloxifene (Evista), tamoxifen, and tramadol. Lifestyle Advice to be followed:- 1. Sipping ice water at the start of a hot flash 2. Keeping a fan on while you sleep 3. Lowering room temperature 4. Wearing cotton clothes and using cotton bed linens 5. Keeping an ice pack on your bedside table 6. Avoiding spicy foods 7. Limiting how much alcohol you drink 8. Limiting hot beverages and caffeine 9. Stopping smoking 10.Using stress reduction techniques, such as yoga, meditation, or guided breathing. Medications to be done:- 1. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT). 2. Gabapentin, an anti-seizure medication. 3. Clonidine, a high blood pressure medication. 4. Antidepressants. Hope this info was helpful. stay healthy,stay safe.