This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Privacy PolicyOK!



×
Special News

Articles » Physiotherapy » Physical Therapy »

Sexually transmitted disease(S.T.D.)-Symptoms, Causes, diagnosis & treatment

Sexually transmitted disease(S.T.D.)-Symptoms, Causes, diagnosis & treatment

Views: 15 | Updated On: | By Dr. Rachana Jangir



Sexually transmitted disease(S.T.D.)- An infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites.It is passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The contact is usually vaginal, oral, or anal sex. But sometimes they can spread through other intimate physical contact. This is because some STDs, like herpes and HPV, are spread by skin-to-skin contact. Ex.- gonorrhoea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus infection, HIV/AIDS, syphilis etc.

Mostly STDs affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause can be more severe for women. If a pregnant woman has an STD, it can cause serious health problems for the baby.



STD symptoms-

• Sores, rashes, bumps on or around the vagina, penis, testicles, mouth,anus, buttocks or thighs.

• Painful or swollen testicles.



• Itchiness in or around the vagina.

• pain or discomfort during sexual activity or urination

• unusual discharge or bleeding from the penis or vagina.



• unexpected periods or bleeding after sexual activity.

• other symptoms can be quite different and depend on the STD. They can include- nausea, fever, recurring pain, fatigue, changes to vision or hearing.

STD causes- Various bacteria, viruses or parasites infect body. People share these microorganisms through bodily fluids during sexual activity — usually vaginal, oral or anal sex. STDs like syphilis can be transmitted to an unborn child and Some STDs may be present in infected blood or People who share infected drug needles can pass on STDs.

STD diagnosis- some tests and examinations are-

• blood tests



• physical examinations

• swabs of bodily fluids

• specialist procedures, like keyhole surgery or a colposcopy

STD treatment- Treatment of STD depending on the condition of patient-

• antibiotics and conservative treatment



• oral or topical medications

• surgery

• laser# for more information about ayurveda cure, stay connected with us.

Tags:


Share:


Comments

Write Your Comment Here

Max Comment Length: 100 Words; Please Don't Use Bad Language Otherwise your comment will be removed


snlogo
Follow Us On Social Media: Sacnilk