US Medical Term · symptoms
Flushing
Rubor
Also: Enrojecimiento de la piel (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Flushing |
| Spanish (Español) | Rubor |
| Chinese (中文) | 潮紅 |
| Korean (한국어) | 홍조 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Đỏ bừng mặt |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pamumula ng mukha |
| Portuguese (Português) | Rubor facial |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | หน้าแดง |
| Japanese (日本語) | 紅潮 |
What it means
Flushing is sudden redness of the face, neck, or chest, often accompanied by a feeling of warmth. It commonly results from emotional reactions, hot drinks, spicy foods, alcohol, or physical exertion. Medical causes include menopause hot flashes, rosacea, carcinoid syndrome, mastocytosis, medication side effects, and certain hormonal tumors. Flushing that occurs repeatedly without an obvious trigger, or is associated with diarrhea, wheezing, or palpitations, should be investigated by a doctor. Blood and urine tests can help identify hormone-producing tumors or other conditions responsible for recurrent, unexplained flushing episodes.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My face turns very red and feels hot several times a day.
Mi cara se pone muy roja y se siente caliente varias veces al día.
I get sudden episodes of flushing that happen without any trigger.
Tengo episodios repentinos de enrojecimiento que ocurren sin ningún desencadenante.
I flush every time I eat spicy food or drink alcohol.
Me enrojezco cada vez que como comida picante o bebo alcohol.
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Last reviewed: September 2026