No one wants to get sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). We are warned from our school days that STDs can be harmful, dangerous and cause great pain. We are even shown grotesque images of genitalia. But do you know the exact consequences of contracting an STD? STDs can cause major inconveniences to your life in addition to racking up your medical bills and making you very ill. This article will explain in detail what major inconveniences can be caused by an STD infection and why you should take as many preventive measures against STDs as possible.
Pain in nether regions
Every illness brings pain, but STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea can bring extreme pain in the nether regions, especially when urinating or having sex. The pain can range from discomforting to completely unbearable. Most patients with chlamydia or gonorrhoea visit STD clinics in Singapore only when they experience such pain. By then, it will take some time to alleviate the symptom. With the pain, it is very difficult to continue performing daily life functions such as going to work. This pain also makes urination very difficult.
Unsightly bumps on the genitalia
Some STDs, like the human papillomavirus (HPV), will cause warts to appear on the genitals. These warts may be painful to the touch and will need topical medication to treat. Visiting a genital wart removal clinic in Singapore is the best way to find an appropriate remedy. Many patients only experience these warts once and never again, but there are some patients who experience multiple outbreaks of warts. Some warts grow to be so large that the best way to get rid of them is to undergo a surgical procedure.
Sores may also be a result of STDs. These sores are very painful to the touch and cause discomfort when performing daily tasks. Sores are likely the result of an STD called genital herpes or syphilis and are filled with pus. Topical medications are available for sores as well. Sores that are caused by herpes will likely recur over the course of the patient’s lifetime.
It is always best to prevent STDs so as to avoid these complications.
Severe physical impairments and/or death
In later stages, syphilis can cause blindness or deafness as the bacteria wears down the nervous system. Syphilis can be spotted and cured in its early stages, but it may not exhibit noticeable symptoms as its primary stage symptom is usually painless sores.
When progressed to AIDS, HIV will severely impair the body’s immune system and eventually cause the body to succumb to other illnesses. HIV, unfortunately, is incurable.
Conclusion
STDs can cause serious impairments to patients’ everyday lives. It is pertinent that every sexually active person protects themselves against STDs by learning to properly use protection during sexual intercourse.
