Symptom: Flushing
Flushing: Involuntary skin redness usually of the face
Detailed cause information for symptom: Flushing:
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Symptoms related to Flushing: redness (48), fever (279), rash (105)
Flushing type of: Redness (48), Face symptoms (165)
Symptoms: symptom center, symptom groups, symptom descriptions
Possible causes of symptom: Flushing: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Flushing as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Everyday causes of minor facial flushing:
- Embarrassment (see Society problems)
- Blushing
- Anger (see Aggression)
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Guilt
- Strong emotion
- Rosacea
- Exercise
- Sex
- Alcohol
- Alcohol intolerance - may cause flushing after only a single alcoholic drink.
- Spicy food
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Hot flash - see also causes of hot flashes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Fever - see also causes of fever
- Heatstroke
- Sunburn
- Dehydration
- Circulatory disorders
- Lung disorders
- Diabetes
- Heart conditions
- Certain medications
- Some possible causes of chronic or permanent facial redness include:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Alcoholism
- Hodgkin's disease
- Carcinoid tumor
- Carcinoid syndrome
- Chronic oxygen deprivation
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Polycythemia vera (type of Polycythemia)
- Cushing's syndrome
- Mitral valve disease
- Pheochromocytoma
- SLE
- See also causes of facial redness, redness or red skin
Medications or substances causing Flushing: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Flushing as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Certain blood pressure medications
- Certain cholesterol medications
- Niacin - may cause all-over flushing
- Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
- Alcohol
- Niacin
- Certain anti-diabetic medications
- Diabenase - may cause flushing from alcohol intolerance
Conditions listing symptoms: Flushing: The following list of conditions have 'Flushing' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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