Specialist in Adana for Sexually Transmitted Diseases and their treatment. Dr. You can make an appointment with Pınar Bozkurt dermatology clinic.
Sexually transmitted diseases are a group of diseases whose incidence is increasing in our society, which is generally transmitted by sexual intercourse and other ways such as sperm, blood, vaginal discharge. Such diseases can sometimes be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy or childbirth, as well as through blood products or needle sticks. In cases of sores in the genital area, anal area and mouth, pain and burning during urination, discharge from the penis and vagina, swelling and pain in the lymph nodes in the groin, a dermatologist should be examined.
Having unprotected sexual intercourse, polygamy, having one or more sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol or substance abuse are risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases.
Sexually transmitted diseases can be treated with appropriate drugs for the causative agents.
Sexually transmitted diseases, unlike many other diseases, are transmitted from person to person through the vaginal, anal and oral routes, through the contact of body fluids such as semen, vaginal discharge and blood. These diseases, most of which are transmitted to the partner through unprotected sexual intercourse; It can be transmitted by injection, blood and blood product transfusion, or it can be passed from a pregnant mother to her baby. Symptoms vary according to the type of disease transmitted, but it is mostly seen with symptoms such as swelling in the genital and anal region or in the mouth with the appearance of a water bladder, urination accompanied by pain and burning, discharge from the genitals, diarrhea and nausea. The duration of symptoms also varies according to the type of disease. Sometimes symptoms are observed within 2 to 3 days, while in some diseases, symptoms may appear in 3 months or more. The type of treatment of sexually transmitted diseases is regulated by the specialist physician for the factors that cause the disease. If these diseases are not treated, they can be transmitted from person to person, reduce the quality of life of the person, sexual dysfunctions, infertility and even risk the person's life. Early detection and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases is also very important in terms of preventing the transmission of the disease to other individuals. The symptoms that differ according to the patient and the disease should not be ignored, and in the presence of a suspicious situation, a specialist should be consulted without wasting time.
What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases?
Sexually transmitted diseases can present with some common symptoms. Some of these symptoms can be seen in both sexes.
The most common symptoms of sexual diseases are:
Vaginal discharge
It is normal for every woman to have vaginal discharge at some time. This discharge, which is defined as physiological discharge, is secreted from the cervix and uterus, mostly in a structure similar to egg white, clear and odorless. It is normal for the amount of discharge to increase during the ovulation period, during pregnancy and during sexual intercourse, and to get darker in color. Bacteria in the vagina are expelled through this discharge and irritation of the inner lip structure due to friction during physical activities such as walking and running is prevented. In the presence of a sexually transmitted disease, colored and smelly discharge is observed. There may be a yellow, green, gray, bloody, painful and foamy discharge accompanied by an unpleasant odor. In some cases, the amount of discharge is also much larger than normal. In the presence of such complaints, an obstetrician and gynecologist should be consulted without wasting time. In men, discharge from the penis can be a sign of sexually transmitted diseases.
Burning during urination and constant urge to urinate
In the presence of a sexually transmitted disease that resembles a urinary tract infection, a burning sensation may be felt when urinating. In addition, the urge to urinate frequently can also be a sign of sexual illness. People who have a constant urge to urinate despite a small amount of urine should also consult a urologist or obstetrician.
diarrhea and nausea
Diarrhea and nausea, which are symptoms of many diseases, can also be a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease. In the presence of such a doubt, a specialist physician should be consulted.
excessive sweating
Excessive sweating, excessive sweating than normal, or sudden hot flashes for no reason are among the symptoms of many sexually transmitted diseases.
All these symptoms can be a sign of sexually transmitted diseases. In addition, sexual diseases; It can cause symptoms such as headache and joint pain, fever, skin rashes, vaginal itching, bleeding outside the menstrual period, warts in the genital area, swelling in the testicles, pain and itching, pain during sexual intercourse, discharge, swelling, wound in the genitals.
