Are you a fan of spicy foods? Certain spicy foods, like hot peppers, can dilate blood vessels in the body making you feel extremely hot. Consuming alcohol can also cause feelings similar to hot flashes.
Health Issue
Health conditions such as overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and hypothalamus dysfunction can be another reason a woman would experience hot flashes. The hypothalamus is the area of the brain that regulates body temperature and decreased estrogen levels (that occur naturally with aging) can cause the hypothalamus to function improperly.
It is best to see your doctor to determine the cause of your feeling hot all of the time. Your physician will likely take all your symptoms into consideration and assess your age, family history, and lifestyle before making a diagnosis.
Q&A: Why Am I Hot All The Time?! was originally published on blackdoctor.org
