Hot flashes with sweating can also indicate a heart attack. As of: February 21, 2024, 4:30 p.m By: Natalie Hull-Deichsel CommentsPressSplit Anyone who regularly suffers from sweats, hot flashes or night sweats wants to know the cause.

Hot flashes can not only indicate menopause, but can also be related to illnesses, medications and eating habits. If a hot flash occurs again and again and becomes stressful, it is helpful to know where it comes from.