Sexually transmitted diseases are usually a group of diseases that are frequently seen in our society that is transmitted by sexual intercourse, sometimes in other ways (sperm, blood, vaginal discharge). Such diseases can sometimes be transmitted from the mother to the baby during pregnancy or delivery, as well as blood products or needle stings.
What kind of symptoms do these diseases give?
Although the symptoms vary depending on the type of sexually transmitted disease, you should be examined by a dermatologist if you have the following symptoms.
• Swelling in the genital area, in the mouth or in the anal region, without fluid filled or liquid filled,
• Urinary incontinence with painful or burning
• Penile or vaginal discharge
• Swelling and pain of the lymph nodes in the groin area
When do symptoms occur?
One or more of the symptoms may indicate a sexually transmitted disease. These symptoms may occur in a short time (several days) from sexual intercourse, sometimes as late as 3 months later.
What are the causes of these diseases?
Such diseases can occur with bacteria (gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydial infections), parasites (trichomoniasis) or viruses (HPV-human papilloma virus, HSV-herpes virus, HIV-human immunodeficiency virus).
What are the risk factors?
The following conditions are considered as risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases. • Having unprotected sexual intercourse
• Establishing sexual relations with many people
• One or more sexually transmitted diseases
• Alcohol or substance addiction
What is the importance of these diseases?
These diseases affect your partner or partner outside of you. Untreated diseases can cause a variety of complications. For this reason, you should consult your dermatologist with your partner as soon as possible if you have this type of disease or you should notify him / her as soon as possible. You should not forget that when you experience beautiful moments can lead to irreparable situations.
How is the diagnosis made?
Patients carrying the findings of a sexually transmitted disease can be diagnosed by examining the blood, urine or discharge samples according to the type of disease.
How are their treatments done?
Sexually transmitted diseases can be treated with appropriate drugs (antibiotic, antiviral, antiparasitic) for the disease-forming factors.
What should I pay attention to in this regard?
Sexually transmitted diseases, unlike other skin diseases to the person at the risk of transmitting the disease are diseases. The hearing of these diseases in the community will also isolate the person in the social sense. However, in spite of all these, if you apply to your skin and venereal diseases specialist as soon as possible for the treatment of such diseases, and make your treatment as soon as possible, you will have a healthy sexual life in a short time.