What Are Complications Of STD If Untreated For Long Time?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility by Chlamydia.
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility by Gonorrhea.
  • Meningitis and bladder issues by Genital herpes.
  • Liver cancer and cirrhosis by Hepatitis B.
  • Reduced life expectancy by HIV.

What are the side effects of having an STD for a long time?

  • Male and female sterility.
  • Blindness.
  • Bone deformities.
  • Damage to major organs (heart, kidney, brain, etc.)
  • Cervical cancer.
  • Cancer of the vagina, penis, anus, or throat.

What happens if STD is left untreated?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) as they are also referred to, often have no symptoms. However, if left untreated there can be serious consequences including

blindness and other neurologic manifestations, infertility, mother-to-child transmission or birth defects

.

Can STD cure itself?

Do STIs go away on their own? Not usually.

It’s very unlikely that an STI will go away by itself

, and if you delay seeking treatment there’s a risk that the infection could cause long-term problems. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, there’s also a risk of passing the infection on to partners.

What are at least 3 symptoms of common STDs?

  • Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or rectal area.
  • Painful or burning urination.
  • Discharge from the penis.
  • Unusual or odorous vaginal discharge.
  • Unusual vaginal bleeding.
  • Pain during sex.
  • Sore, swollen lymph nodes, particularly in the groin but sometimes more widespread.
  • Lower abdominal pain.

What is the side effect of STD?

  • Clear, white, greenish or yellowish vaginal discharge.
  • Discharge from the penis.
  • Strong vaginal odor.
  • Vaginal itching or irritation.
  • Itching or irritation inside the penis.
  • Pain during sexual intercourse.
  • Painful urination.

Can STD affect brain?

Venereal diseases (i.e., sexually transmitted diseases or STDs) can cause serious acquired brain injuries (ABIs) in some cases.

Not every STD can affect the brain and cause damage

, and many can only cause these complications in rare cases.

What is the strongest antibiotic for STD?


Azithromycin

in a single oral 1-g dose is now a recommended regimen for the treatment of nongonococcal urethritis. Highly effective single-dose oral therapies are now available for most common curable STDs.

What STD is curable?

Of these 8 infections, 4 are currently curable:

syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis

. The other 4 are viral infections which are incurable: hepatitis B, herpes simplex virus (HSV or herpes), HIV, and human papillomavirus (HPV).

What’s the worst STD you can have?

The most dangerous viral STD is

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

, which leads to AIDS. Other incurable viral STDs include human papilloma virus (HPV), hepatitis B and genital herpes. In this presentation, genital herpes will be referred to as herpes.

What STD Cannot be cured?


Viruses such as HIV, genital herpes, human papillomavirus, hepatitis, and cytomegalovirus

cause STDs/STIs that cannot be cured. People with an STI caused by a virus will be infected for life and will always be at risk of infecting their sexual partners.

How do you tell if a girl has an STD?

  1. No symptoms.
  2. Discharge (thick or thin, milky white, yellow, or green leakage from the vagina)
  3. Vaginal itching.
  4. Vaginal blisters or blisters in the genital area (the region covered by underwear)
  5. Vaginal rash or rash in the genital area.
  6. Painful or burning urination.

How long do STDs take to show?

Depending on the specific pathogen (disease-causing organism) symptoms of STD may appear within

four to five days

— or four to five weeks. Some infections might yield noticeable symptoms even months after the initial infection.

How do I know if I have a STD female?

An STI can be indicated by

pain or a burning sensation during urination

, the need to pee more frequently, or the presence of blood in the urine. Abnormal vaginal discharge. The look and consistency of vaginal discharge changes continually through a woman’s cycle or even in the absence of a cycle.

What is a STD doctor called?


Infectiologists

are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases.

What are the signs of STD in a man?

  • Burning or itching in the penis.
  • A drip (discharge) from the penis.
  • Pain around pelvis.
  • Sores, bumps or blisters on penis, anus, or mouth.
  • Burning and pain with urine or with bowel movements.
  • Having to go to the bathroom often.
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Diane Mitchell
Diane Mitchell is an animal lover and trainer with over 15 years of experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, and horses. She has worked with leading animal welfare organizations. Diane is passionate about promoting responsible pet ownership and educating pet owners on the best practices for training and caring for their furry friends.