Hot flashes
Hot flashes
Hot flashes (== Template:IPA ==
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
External links
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polski), also known as hot flushes in some regions, are a common symptom experienced primarily by women due to changes in their hormonal balance, particularly during menopause. The term originates from the sudden feeling of heat that can spread throughout the body, causing sweating and redness (flushing) of the skin.
Etymology
The term "hot flash" is derived from the sensation of heat that is often associated with this condition. The word "flash" refers to the sudden onset and transient nature of the symptoms. The term "hot flush" is used in some regions, with "flush" referring to the reddening of the skin that can occur.
Symptoms
Hot flashes are characterized by a sudden feeling of heat, often most intense in the face, neck, and chest. Other symptoms can include sweating, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia), and a feeling of anxiety or unease. The skin may also become red and patchy, a symptom known as flushing. Hot flashes can last from a few seconds to several minutes or longer.
Causes
Hot flashes are primarily caused by changes in hormone levels, particularly a decrease in estrogen, which is common during menopause. Other potential causes can include certain medications, lifestyle factors such as diet and stress, and certain medical conditions.
Treatment
Treatment for hot flashes can include hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which involves taking supplemental hormones to balance out the ones the body is no longer producing in sufficient amounts. Other treatments can include lifestyle changes, such as avoiding triggers like spicy foods and stress, and taking certain medications.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hot flashes
- Wikipedia's article - Hot flashes
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski