Flushing
Recurrent episodes of redness of the skin together with a sensation of warmth or burning of the affected areas of skin.
What is Flushing?
Flushing is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Flushing that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Flushing
The following conditions have been associated with Flushing. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cushing disease
Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Cutaneous mastocytoma
Cutaneous mastocytoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Exercise-induced malignant hyperthermia
Exercise-induced malignant hyperthermia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci
Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma
Hereditary pheochromocytoma-paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis
Maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
A condition in which mast cells release excessive chemical mediators, causing recurrent episodes of flushing, hives, itc...
Non-functioning paraganglioma
Non-functioning paraganglioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Flushing is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.