Sexual Diseases

March 11, 2019 by Sandelin Sikes

Symptoms

Sores or bumps on genitals or in the oral or rectal area
Painful or burning urination
Discharge from the penis
Unusual or odd smelling vaginal discharge
Unusual vaginal bleeding
Pain during sex
Sore, swollen lymph nodes, particularly in the groin but sometimes more widespread
Lower abdominal pain
Fever
Rash over the trunk, hands or feet

Causes

Bacteria (gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia)
Parasites (trichomoniasis)
Viruses (human papillomavirus, genital herpes, HIV)

Treatment

Visit doctor immediately if you have these symptoms and ask about these drugs:
- Antibiotics
- Antiviral drugs

Chart

Disease	Women	Men	When to visit doctor
HIV/AIDS	Headaches Difficulty Swallowing Fever Night Sweats Fatigue/Weakness Weight loss Chronic Diarrhea Nausea/Vomiting Itchy, rashy skin/skin lesions Chronic Coughing Confusion/Delirium Difficulty Breathing	Headaches Difficulty Swallowing Fever Night Sweats Fatigue/Weakness Weight loss Chronic Diarrhea Nausea/Vomiting Itchy, rashy skin/skin lesions Chronic Coughing Confusion/Delirium Difficulty Breathing	Visit your doctor and specialist to ask about treatment options. Aks about Antiretroviral therapy-using HIV medications to treat infection
Chlamydial Infection	Abnormal vaginal discharge Mild Pain when urinating Progression to pelvic inflammatory disease	Penile discharge Mild pain when urinating Progression to epididymitis, an inflammation of the tubelike structure that stores and transports sperm	Visit your doctor for: Antiviral drugs Antibiotics
Gonorrhea	Penile discharge Mild to severe burning sensation when urinating Can progress to epididymitis Rectal infection	Painful or burning sensation when urinating and/or yellow or bloody vaginal discharge Abdominal pain Bleeding between menstrual periods Vomiting Fever Progression to pelvic inflammatory disease Rectal infection	Visit your doctor for: Antiviral drugs Antibiotics
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)	Lower abdominal pain Abnormal vaginal discharge Fever Painful intercourse Irregular menstrual bleeding		Visit your doctor for: Antiviral drugs Antibiotics
Genital Warts/Human Papillomavirus (HPV)	Clusters of tiny warts outside and inside of the vagina, on the cervix or around the anus	Clusters of tiny warts on the penis, scrotum or anus
Genital Herpes	Itching or burning sensation in the genitals or anus Pain in the genitals, buttocks, legs Vaginal discharge Feeling of pressure in the abdomen Tiny red bumps involving the vagina, cervix, penis and/or anal area; these turn into blisters and then become painful open sores Fever Headache Muscle aches Painful or difficult urination Swollen glands in the groin	Itching or burning sensation in the genitals or anus Pain in the genitals, buttocks, legs Vaginal discharge Feeling of pressure in the abdomen Tiny red bumps involving the vagina, cervix, penis and/or anal area; these turn into blisters and then become painful open sores Fever Headache Muscle aches Painful or difficult urination Swollen glands in the groin	Visit your doctor for: Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, famciclovir, valacyclovir
Syphilis	Initial Symptoms 2-6 Weeks After: Painless chancre on the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix or around the mouth Inflamed lymph nodes After 3-6 Months Light rash with brown sores roughly the size of a penny, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet; may also cover the rest of the body Sores in or around the genitals or anus Mild fever Fatigue Headaches Sore throat Patchy hair loss Appetite loss Weight loss 2 Years or More: Syphilis in multiple systems, including the heart and blood vessels, skin, bones and brain.	Initial Symptoms 2-6 Weeks After: Painless chancre on the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix or around the mouth Inflamed lymph nodes After 3-6 Months Light rash with brown sores roughly the size of a penny, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet; may also cover the rest of the body Sores in or around the genitals or anus Mild fever Fatigue Headaches Sore throat Patchy hair loss Appetite loss Weight loss 2 Years or More: Syphilis in multiple systems, including the heart and blood vessels, skin, bones and brain.	Visit your doctor for: Antiviral drugs Antibiotics