Question

Bernice is 45. At least once a week, she wakes up in the middle of the night wringing wet with sweat. She is having _____, a form of _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Bernice is having night sweats, which is a form of hot flash.

Explanation:

Night sweats refers to the relatively harmless but excessive sweating while sleeping. It can be caused due to a infection, medical condition or underlying disease. It is a form of severe hot flashes that occur at night and can cause the person to get drenched due to excessive sweating while sleeping.

This condition can be commonly seen in women above the age of 40, due to hormonal imbalance caused due to perimenopause or menopause.    

Therefore, Bernice is having night sweats, which is a form of hot flash.