In Roanoke STD Symptoms Should Prompt Immediate Medical Attention

By Charles Cooper


During the past few decades AIDS has become one of the most commonly known sexually transmitted diseases. There are, however, many other diseases that are transmitted sexually and some of them are just as dreadful as AIDS. These diseases have been known for aeons and is not a characteristic of modern society. Even in a remote location such as Roanoke STD symptoms should be treated without delay.

Far too many people are still under the impression that sexually transmitted diseases can only be transmitted once physical sex, involving the penis and the vagina or the anus has occurred. This is most certainly not the case. Genital touching and even kissing can facilitate the transfer of one or more of these diseases. The use of condoms or other forms of protection can help, but they are not fail safe.

One of the best ways in which one can protect oneself against the consequences of an advanced sexually transmitted disease is to know the common signs that indicate a potential problem. In this way it is often possible to diagnose a potentially serious condition at a very early stage and to get medical help. Sadly, not all sexually transmitted diseases manifest themselves through physical symptoms.

The best course of action for all sexually active people is to undergo regular screenings for the presence of any of these diseases. Many of them can be treated successfully and quickly if detected at an early stage. This can help prevent some of the common consequences of many types of sexually transmitted diseases, such as infertility, increased susceptibility to HIV infection and the development of certain types of cancer.

However, many types of disease do manifest in the development of definite signs. One common sign is sudden changes in urination. Anyone that experience pain or a burning sensation when urinating should be concerned. If this is accompanied by blood in the urine or a dramatic change in the colour of the urine treatment should be sought without delay. This can be a sign of gonorrhoea, genital herpes or even chlamydia.

The penis should discharge nothing but semen and urine. If any other discharges occur the warning lights should come on immediately. Most of the diseases associated with such discharges, such as trichomoniasis, gonorrhoea and chlamydfia can be treated successfully with antibiotics, but only if detected early. Sadly, patients on antibiotics are often at risk of re infections if their partners are not tested and treat as well.

Women should be especially careful when they experience any form of vaginal discharge or bleeding. Such discharges are often dismissed as part of the normal female cycles, but this is definitely not always the case. They can definitely be signs of sexually transmitted diseases and they may even indicate other very serious conditions such as cancer. It is definitely best to have such signs seen to by a doctor immediately.

There are numerous other signs that a sexually transmitted disease may have been contracted. The first line of defence is to take precautions when having sexual contact and to learn as much as possible about these signs. It would certainly be far better to seek professional help only to find out that nothing is amiss than discovering a serious disease at a late stage.




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