Vaginal yeast infection (VVC) is usually caused by Candida species and presents with itching, burning, and a thick white discharge. Diagnosis uses exam and swabs; treatment includes topical azoles or a single oral fluconazole dose for nonpregnant patients. See a clinician for first episodes, pregnancy, or recurrent infections.
Night sweats - drenching sweating during sleep - can result from benign factors like a warm room or spicy meals, but they can also signal menopause, infections, sleep apnea, endocrine problems, or medications. See a clinician for persistent, severe, or accompanied symptoms.
Waking up drenched can come from anxiety, menopause, medications, infections, or sleep apnea. Learn how to tell the difference, when to see a clinician, and practical steps to reduce night sweats.
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Night sweats (nocturnal hyperhidrosis) are a symptom with many causes - from menopause and medications to infections and sleep apnea. Simple self-care can help, but persistent, drenching sweats or sweats with systemic symptoms should prompt medical evaluation.