Most people are of the view that if they have anybody
discomfort they have been affected by flu. Flu happens to be the end result of
any discomfort. Nonetheless, it is noteworthy that these days a lot of symptoms
of sexually transmitted diseases or STD are pretty similar to those of the flu.
Most of the sexually active people are prone to the diseases. Although they
usually do not observe, any outbreak of symptoms, it would still be residing in
their body. Thus, if you're giving up on some of the symptoms considering it to
be flu, you seriously need to get checked.
Some of the prominent signs that would compel you
to get checked are mentioned below.
Body rash
Considering the whole of sexually transmitted
diseases, not all result in body rash. But there are certainly some STDs which
can lead to the appearance of unwanted rash on your body. Some of the prominent
ones include syphilis and HIV. If you notice any of the rash on the body after
indulging into an unprotected sex you need to get checked. Also, there are
chances that you develop the rashes even after having protected sex. In such a
case, you may need to talk to your doctor.
Unusual
discharge and bleeding during periods
If you have been noticing a discharge for a long
time from your anus, vagina or penis, it is clearly evident to be a sign of the
sexually transmitted diseases. Most of the STDs lead to unusual discharge from
the genital areas. Some of the common STDs in which unusual discharge appears
include vaginal thrush, Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Another reason why you should
get checked is unusual bleeding after the end of period. Bleeding between two
periods is a sign of increased or high stage Chlamydia and gonorrhea. If you
notice such symptoms, it is better to treat it. However, if you do not treat
it, the conditions would increase and lead to affected uterus. It may even lead
to PID.
Frequent
and painful urination
Most of the common sign of STD includes frequent
and painful urination. It is indeed a clear sign that something is harmful and
that you need to get checked. UTIs are the most prominent reason for painful
and frequent urination. Some of the prominent diseases that can lead to pain
while urinating include herpes, gonorrhea, Chlamydia and trichomonas. The
symptoms in this case won't vanish on their own. As a result, you will need to
visit a doctor and get it checked.
Itching
This happens to be a clear and evident sign of
you suffering from sexually transmitted diseases. If you notice that you have
been itching your genitals more than usual, you may need to call your doctor.
Diseases such as herpes, genital warts, and pubic lice can lead to excessive
itching down there. As a result, you can choose to treat the condition. Most of
the people are of view that spreading talcum powder can help. However, it will
only help for a brief period of time and not long.
Painful
sex
If you have or feel the pain while penetration,
there is seriously something wrong. As a result you should get checked as soon
as possible. The STDs such as Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis can
lead to a lot of painful sex. Thus, in conditions like this it is better to
avoid sex. If you have been suffering from painful sex, you can consider
talking to your doctor.
Flu or
STD?
These symptoms for sexually transmitted diseases
isn't always visible. You may often notice the symptoms mentioned above and
consider them to be nothing but flu. In this way, you fall a victim to your
symptoms and tend to dive more in the result. You need to make sure that you
take care of proper methods and procedures to avoid any kind of damage from the
disease. Make sure to test and keep you and your partner protected from it. Get Tested Now.
