Tuesday, February 18th, 2025

Understand the difference between heart attack and hot flashes, carelessness after 40 can be dangerous.


If a woman’s age is 45 to 55 years, she may have the problem of hot flashes. It is normal for this to happen during menopause. But women at this age should be aware of the symptoms of hot flashes and heart attacks. Awareness about this is important so that no mistake is made due to lack of information.

During menopause, women go through many problems like obesity, sleeplessness, hair fall, wrinkles, stress, sadness, nervousness. During this time, the problem of hot flashes also troubles women. Hot flash means sudden feeling of heat and sweating. During menopause, women suddenly feel hot and sweat a lot. But after some time everything becomes normal.

At this age, some women also suffer from heart diseases. In such a situation, women are not able to understand the difference between the signs of heart diseases and the symptoms of hot flashes. Mumbai’s Motherhood Hospital explains how to recognize the difference between hot flashes and heart disease. Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Surbhi Siddharth,

What is the difference between hot flash and heart attack?

The biggest difference between hot flash and heart attack is that in hot flash only feeling of heat and sweating occurs. But in heart attack, there is difficulty in breathing along with sweating. Along with sweating, if there is difficulty in breathing, pain in the chest or left side of the body, then these can be symptoms of heart attack.

This does not happen in hot flashes. Hot flashes during menopause simply feel hot and sweat. Apart from this, there is no problem of any kind. After the age of 40, women must know what is the difference between hot flash and heart attack. If women have correct information about this, then they can easily understand when they need to panic and when not.

Signs of heart attack in men and women

Signs of heart attack in men and women

Signs of heart attack may be different in men and women. Signs of heart attack in men are normal like sweating, chest pain and restlessness. But these signs may be different in women.

If women experience sweating, fatigue, nausea, difficulty in breathing, pain in the back or jaw, these can be signs of heart attack. The signs of heart attack are different in women, hence in many cases the disease is not detected early and there is a delay in getting the right treatment for the woman. To avoid this, women should be conscious of their health.

Awareness about menopause is important

Awareness about menopause is important

There is no awareness among women about menopause. Most women are not aware of the physical, mental and emotional changes that occur during menopause. They do not understand what is the reason for their sadness and nervousness. Why is she suddenly getting fat? Why are you sweating so much all of a sudden?

If women are informed about menopause in advance, they can prepare themselves for it. Whenever after the age of 40, there is a change in body or behavior, women should consult a gynecologist to know the reason.

Don’t be afraid of hot flashes

Don't be afraid of hot flashes

It is common for women to have hot flashes during menopause. Hot flashes occur for some time throughout the day and then the woman immediately becomes normal. If this is happening to you too then do not panic.

Women suddenly start sweating even in winter due to hot flashes. Even though husband and wife sleep in an AC room at night, the wife suddenly starts feeling hot. She asks to open the window and the husband is surprised. he/she does not understand what has suddenly happened to his/her wife.

Women themselves do not know about the changes taking place in their body during menopause, then what can be expected from their husbands. But it is not right for this to happen. If a woman and her family members are aware of the changes that occur during menopause, a lot of her problems can be reduced. If you are facing the problem of hot flashes all the time then get yourself checked by a doctor.

Change lifestyle after 40

Change lifestyle after 40

It is very important to change lifestyle with increasing age. After the age of 40, women’s body starts changing. Due to hormonal changes during menopause, women suddenly become fat. Many diseases start affecting them. At this time, by following the right diet and lifestyle, women can easily avoid the problems caused by menopause.

After the age of 40, women should increase the amount of milk and milk products like curd and cheese in their diet. Along with this, include fresh fruits and vegetables, coarse grains, pulses, dry fruits in your daily diet.

For fitness, include exercise, yoga, morning walk in your daily routine. Sleep early at night so that you can get complete sleep. After the age of 40, women must take out time for their hobbies. This will make them happy and reduce stress.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.

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