Sexually Transmitted Diseases And Their Symptoms

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Chlamydia

• Discharge from the penis in men
• Vaginal discharge in women
• Abdominal pain in women
• Painful urination
• Frequent urination

The most common STD in the society today, which is caused by organisms called Chlamydia trachomatis. This infection is easily spread because it often causes no symptoms and may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. Up to one in two men and one in four women with Chlamydia don’t have any symptoms.

When symptoms occur, men may have small amounts of clear or cloudy discharge from the tip of the penis and painful urination within three weeks after becoming infected. Women may have a vaginal discharge, irregular periods, abdominal pain with fever and painful sexual intercourse.

If untreated, chlamydial infections can damage the delicate fallopian tubes, causing pelvic inflammatory disease or infertility, and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy. Chlamydial may be passed along from the mother to her infant during childbirth, causing a minor eye infection or pneumonia in the infant.

Both men and women, particularly in the tropics may suffer from lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) as a result of the chlamydial infection. This condition causes blisters or ulcers on the genital and causes lymph nodes in the groin to swell. The blisters may form abscesses. There are several different tests your doctor can use to check for Chlamydia. He or she will probably take a sample from the cervix in women. Your doctor may also check for gonorrhea below, another STD. Some people with chlamydial also have gonorrhea.

Oral antibiotics, such as doxycycline or erythromycin, should be taken by both partners if Chlamydia is diagnosed in either partner. Women with severe infections may require hospitalization, intravenous antibiotics and analgesic medicine.

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Genital Herpes

• Painful sores and blisters on the genitals

This infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is also responsible for cold sores. It results in painful sores and blisters on the genitals that disappear and then return. When a rash appears, it may be accompanied by headache, fever, enlarged lymph nodes in the groin and a feeling of being sick.

Unfortunately, you may be infectious even when no blisters or sores are visible or when you don’t have symptoms. Women with genital herpes should have Pap smears every year or two to check for cervical cancer. The risk of cervical cancer may be increased by genital herpes.

 

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Genital Warts

• Small wart-like bumps on the genitals or anal region

Warts are caused by viruses and can appear anywhere on the body. Those that show up in the genital area are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are known as genital, or venereal, warts.

They may form on the penis, the labia, vaginal walls or cervix or around the anal region. They aren’t always visible. The virus that causes genital warts can be easily spread through sexual contact. Condoms don’t always prevent infection because they may not cover all affected areas. HPV is now recognized as a significant risk factor in cervical cancer and in cancer of the penis.

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Gonorrhea

• Greenish-yellow discharge from the penis or vagina
• Burning when urinating

Also called the “clap” or “drip”, gonorrhea is caused by a bacterial infection carried by semen and vaginal fluids. Some people have no symptoms, which can delay diagnosis. Women suffer the most serious consequences of untreated disease – they can end up with pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility or a greater risk of ectopic pregnancy.

After a culture from the affected site confirms the diagnosis, oral or injectable antibiotics cure the infection in most cases.

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Syphilis

• A single, painless sore (Chancre) on genitals during the first stage of infection
• Headache
• Fever
• Aches and chills
• Swollen lymph nodes

Syphilis is a bacterial disease that has existed for centuries, but treatment has only been available for the past 50 years. Syphilis has three distinct stages in an untreated person. During the first stage, a painless, open sore, called a chancre, appear on the genitals within a few weeks after infection. Usually just one shows up, although more are possible.

Within six weeks, fever, aches, chils, headache, swollen lymph nodes and usually a rash occur.  The rash may look like grayish spots on the skin and may appear inside the mouth as well. Eventually the rash heals, but the bacteria remain active.

The second stage is called the “latent” period. There may not be any symptoms initially. In this stage the person isn’t infectious, but continued damage occurs. Eventually, the victim may develop symptoms of the third stage of syphilis, which can include brain damage, blindness, paralysis and confusion. The blood vessels may become damaged, allowing aneurysm to form in larger vessels, such as the aorta.

Oral or injected antibiotics destroy the bacteria and cure the disease. If the latent stage is suspected, a blood test can help make the diagnosis. The disease can be cured at any stage but damage can’t be reversed. Early treatment is important to reduce later problems.

About 50% of the people treated for syphilis have a reaction to the toxins released by the bacteria when a antibiotic is used. Symptoms of this reaction, which occur two to seven hours after receiving the antibiotic, include headache, fever, chills, aches, rapid heartbeat and slightly lowered blood pressure.

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Trichomoniasis

• Greenish-yellow, frothy vaginal discharge
• Painful urination
• Vaginal Itching and irritation

Trichomoniasis is caused by small protozoa called Trichomonas vaginalis.  These organisms are especially irritating to the moist membranes of the vagina. Women are the most often affected by this condition, although men can become infected and pass Trichomonas to women through sexual contact. Men frequently have no symptoms and may not know they’re infected until their partners need treatment.

Your doctor can take a sample of vaginal secretions and examine it for Trichomonas. Trichomoniasis is also sometimes diagnosed by a Pap smear.

Both partners need to be treated.

Sexually Transmitted Disease: Urethral Infection

• Discharge from the opening in penis
• Pain and burning sensation during urination

The urethra is the tube through which urine from the bladder passes out of the body. Symptoms of urethral infections, called urethritis, are often less obvious in women. Women may show few, if any, symptoms.

Most urethral infections are sexually related. Chlamydial infection is a common cause, although gonorrhea is also a possible cause. Urethral infections usually aren’t dangerous by themselves, but may lead to scaring and constriction of the urethral if not treated.

Your doctor can take a sample of secretions for a culture or antibody test. These tests can confirm the infection and help your doctor decide which antibiotic to use. If you’re diagnosed with urethritis, tell your partner so he or she can be treated too, even if he or she has no symptoms.

What you should know about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are bacterial, viral or protozoan infections that grow in the sexual secretions or on the skin, generally in the genital area. The infections are passed from an infected person to others through sexual contact. The infections enter the body through the moist membranes of the skin in the genital area.

It’s important to get tested and treated if you suspect you have an STD. If these diseases aren’t treated, they can have serious consequences. Some can cause infertility in woman.  Syphilis can permanently damage the major organs in the body and cause paralysis, insanity and even death. HIV, which can be spread by either homosexual or heterosexual contact, results in AIDs, which is fatal.

Abstinence is the best way to make sure you don’t catch an STD. If you’re sexually active, it’s safest to stay in a one-on-one (monogamous) relationship with someone who doesn’t already have an STD.

If you have more than one sex partner or if you’re not certain about whether your sex partner is having sex with anyone else, you may be at risk of catching an STD. The risk increases with the number of sex partners you have. You can reduce your risk of catching or passing an STDs by practicing what’s known as “Safer Sex”.

Fibroids: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Fibroids are non-cancerous (benign) tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the uterus (womb). They are also known as uterine fibroids, leiomyomas, or myomas.

Fibroids are growths of smooth muscle, and can vary from the size of a bean to as large as a melon.

Fast facts on fibroids

Here are some key points about fibroids. More detail and supporting information is in the main article.

• An estimated 1 in 5 women will be affected by fibroids during their life
• Researchers do not know exactly why fibroids form
• Most people experience no symptoms at all, but they can include backache,constipation, and anemia

What are fibroids?

Fibroids affect at least 20 percent of all women at some point in their life. Women of reproductive age are the most likely to develop them. Also, overweight and obese women have a significantly higher risk of developing fibroids, compared with women of normal weight.

Four types of fibroids

There are four types of fibroids, characterized by their location in the uterus:

• Intramural – located in the wall of the uterus, this is the most common type.
• Subserosal fibroids – located outside the wall of the uterus but underneath the tissue layer that surrounds the uterus. They can develop into pedunculated fibroids (stalks) and become quite large.
• Submucosal fibroids – located in the muscle beneath the lining of the uterus wall. This type can protrude into the cavity of the uterus.
• Cervical fibroids – located in the neck of the womb (the cervix).

Causes of fibroids

Experts cannot come to a common consensus about why fibroids occur.

During a woman’s reproductive years, estrogen and progesterone levels are high. When estrogen levels are high, especially during pregnancy, fibroids tend to swell. When estrogen levels are low, fibroids may shrink, for example, during a woman’s menopause.

Heredity may also be a factor; women whose close relatives have had fibroids have a higher risk of developing them.

There is also some evidence that red meats, alcohol, and caffeine could increase the risk of fibroids. Also, an increased intake of fruit and vegetables might reduce the risk.

Symptoms of uterine fibroids

Most women have no symptoms, but around 1 in 3 will experience symptoms, which may include:

• Anemia (as a result of heavy periods)
• Backache
• Constipation
• Discomfort in the lower abdomen (especially if fibroids are large)
• Frequent urination
• Heavy, painful periods
• Pain in the legs
• Painful sex
• Swelling in the lower abdomen (especially if fibroids are large)

Other possible symptoms of uterine fibroids include:

• Labor problems
• Pregnancy problems
• Fertility problems
• Repeated miscarriages

Diagnosis of fibroids

In most cases, the symptoms of fibroids are rarely felt, and the patient does not know she has them. They are usually discovered during a vaginal examination.

• Ultrasound – can detect fibroids and eliminate other possible conditions which may have similar symptoms. An ultrasound can be used over the abdomen or transvaginally (a small probe is inserted into the vagina). This may help visualize cervical and submucosal types better.
• MRI– this is the best type of imaging to determine the size of fibroids and if there are multiple fibroids in the uterus. However, MRI can be quite expensive.
• Hysteroscopy– a small telescope to examine the inside of the uterus. During this procedure, if necessary, a biopsy (small tissue sample) can be taken of the lining of the uterus.
• Laparoscopy – a laparoscope is a small flexible tube used to examine the outside of the uterus. During this procedure, if necessary, a biopsy can be taken from the outer layer of the uterus. This is a surgical procedure that would require cutting through the skin.

Treatments for fibroids

If the woman has no symptoms and the fibroids are not affecting her day-to-day life, she may receive no treatment at all. Even women who have heavy periods but whose lives are not badly affected by this symptom may also opt for no treatment.

During menopause, fibroids usually shrink, and symptoms will often become less apparent, or disappear altogether.

When treatment is necessary, it may be in the form of medication or surgery.

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What is Obesity?

Obesity is a condition where a person has accumulated so much body fat that it might have a negative effect on their health.

If a person’s bodyweight is at least 20% higher than it should be, he or she is considered
obese. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is between 25 and 29.9 you are considered overweight. If your BMI is 30 or over you are considered obese.

Why do people become obese?

People can become obese for many different reasons. Lets look at some of the most common ones:

1) Consuming too many calories.

These days people are eating much more food than in previous generations. This used to be the case just in developed nations – however, the trend has spread worldwide.

Despite billions of dollars being spent on public awareness campaigns that attempt to encourage people to eat healthily, the majority of us continue to overeat. In 1980 14% of the adult population of the USA was obese; by 2000 the figure reached 31% (The Obesity Society).

In the USA, the consumption of calories increased from 1,542 per day for women in 1971 to 1,877 per day in 2004. The figures for men were 2,450 in 1971 and 2,618 in 2004. Most people would expect this increase in calories to consist of fat – not so! Most of the increased food consumption has consisted of carbohydrates (sugars). Increased consumption of sweetened drinks has contributed significantly to the raised carbohydrate intake of most young American adults over the last three decades. The consumption of fast-foods has tripled over the same period.

Various other factors are also said to have contributed to America’s increased calorie and carbohydrate intake:

• In 1984 the Reagan administration freed up advertising on sweets and fast foods for children – regulations had previously set limits.
• Agricultural policies in most of the developed world have led to much cheaper foods.
• The US Farm Bill meant that the source of processed foods came from subsidized wheat, corn and rice. Corn, wheat and rice became much cheaper than fruit and vegetables.

2) Leading a sedentary lifestyle

With the arrival of televisions, computers, video games, remote controls, washing machines, dish washers and other modern convenience devices, people are commonly are leading a much more sedentary lifestyle compared to their parents and grandparents.

Some decades ago shopping consisted of walking down the road to the high street where one could find the grocers, bakers, banks, etc. As large out-of-town supermarkets and shopping malls started to appear, people moved from using their feet to driving their cars to get their provisions. In some countries, such as the USA, dependence on the car has become so strong that many people will drive even if their destination is only half-a-mile away.

The less you move around the fewer calories you burn. However, this is not only a question of calories. Physical activity has an effect on how your hormones work, and hormones have an effect on how your body deals with food. Several studies have shown that physical activity has a beneficial effect on your insulin levels – keeping them stable. Unstable insulin levels are closely associated with weight gain.

Breast Lump and its Causes

Finding a lump in your breast can cause a lot of anxiety. Most breast lumps, particularly in younger women, are not caused by cancer. They may be non-cancerous (benign) lumps (such as cysts) or infection.

The breast is connected to muscles on the wall of your chest. It is made up of fatty tissue. Within the fatty tissue are lobules or milk-forming glands. Milk drains from these glands into breast ducts during breast-feeding. Milk then leaves the ducts through your nipple.

The glands and ducts can decrease or increase in number and size. This will depend on whether they are needed.

Breast lumps can involve any of these different tissues, or components, that make up your breast.

Common causes of breast lumps

Normal (physiological) swelling and tenderness

Your breasts change throughout your menstrual cycle each month because of your hormones. At least half of all women who have periods will have some pain, tenderness and lumpiness in their breasts at some time in the month. This is usually most obvious in the week before your period. It quickly goes when your period starts.

When this pain and lumpiness cause problems it is known as fibrocystic change. Pain and lumps (nodules) may occur which are severe enough to need checking by a doctor. It is more common in women aged 30-50.

Fibroadenoma

This is a non-cancerous (benign) breast lump that usually occurs in women under the age of 40. It is most common in women in their 20s. It is the most common type of benign breast lump.

These lumps occur as a result of excess growth of the glands and connective tissue in the breasts. They usually feel like round, firm and rubbery lumps. They usually move slightly under the skin when they are pressed. They are not usually painful.

Sometimes they can disappear of their own accord or they can be removed. They tend to go after the menopause.

Breast cysts

A cyst is a fluid-filled lump. Cysts are more common in women approaching menopause, although they can occur at any age. They are usually oval or round lumps that are smooth and firm. They tend to move slightly when pressed. It is common for them to appear within two weeks prior to your period and then go away (resolve) soon after the period.

Cysts cannot turn into cancer and do not always need treating once the diagnosis has been confirmed. Where treatment is needed, it typically involves draining the fluid from the cyst. This is done by using a thin needle inserted into your breast by the doctor. After draining, some cysts will refill with fluid but can be drained again. Usually this is done by a specialist doctor in a breast clinic.

Causes and Symptoms of Colon Cancer

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of colon cancer include:

• A change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool, that lasts longer than four weeks
• Rectal bleeding or blood in your stool
• Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain
• A feeling that your bowel doesn’t empty completely
• Weakness or fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss

Many people with colon cancer experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. When symptoms appear, they’ll likely vary, depending on the cancer’s size and location in your large intestine.

When to see a doctor

If you notice any symptoms of colon cancer, such as blood in your stool or a persistent change in bowel habits, make an appointment with your doctor.

Talk to your doctor about when you should begin screening for colon cancer. Guidelines generally recommend that colon cancer screenings begin at age 50. Your doctor may recommend more frequent or earlier screening if you have other risk factors, such as a family history of the disease.

Causes

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  Colon cancer

In most cases, it’s not clear what causes colon cancer. Doctors know that colon cancer occurs when healthy cells in the colon develop errors in their DNA.

Healthy cells grow and divide in an orderly way to keep your body functioning normally. But when a cell’s DNA is damaged and becomes cancerous, cells continue to divide — even when new cells aren’t needed. As the cells accumulate, they form a tumor.

With time, the cancer cells can grow to invade and destroy normal tissue nearby. And cancerous cells can travel to other parts of the body.

Inherited gene mutations that increase the risk of colon cancer

Inherited gene mutations that increase the risk of colon cancer can be passed through families, but these inherited genes are linked to only a small percentage of colon cancers. Inherited gene mutations don’t make cancer inevitable, but they can increase an individual’s risk of cancer significantly.

Urinary Tract Infection in Teens and Adults

Your urinary tract  is the system that makes urine and carries it out of your body. It includes your bladder and kidneys and the tubes that connect them. When germs get into this system, they can cause an infection.

Most urinary tract infections are bladder infections. A bladder infection usually is not serious if it is treated right away. If you do not take care of a bladder infection, it can spread to your kidneys. A kidney infection is serious and can cause permanent damage.

Usually, germs get into your system through your urethra, the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. The germs that usually cause these infections live in your large intestine and are found in your stool. If these germs get inside your urethra, they can travel up into your bladder and kidneys and cause an infection.

Women tend to get more bladder infections than men. This is probably because women have shorter urethra, so it is easier for the germs to move up to their bladders. Having sex can make it easier for germs to get into a woman’s urethra.

You may be more likely to get an infection if you have diabetes or you are pregnant. The chance that you will get a bladder infection is higher if you have any problem that blocks the flow of urine from your bladder. Examples include having kidney stones or an enlarged prostate gland.

For reasons that are not well understood, some women get bladder infections again and again.

You may have an infection if you have any of these symptoms:

• You feel pain or burning when you urinate.
• You feel like you have to urinate often, but not much urine comes out when you do.
• You have pain in your lower belly.
• Your urine is cloudy, looks pink or red, or smells bad.
• You have pain on one side of your back under your ribs. This is where your kidneys are.
• You have fever and chills.
• You have nausea and vomiting.

Get medical attention right away if you think you have an infection and:

• You have a fever, nausea and vomiting, or pain in one side of your back under your ribs.
• You have diabetes, kidney problems, or a weak immune system.
• You are older than 65.
• You are pregnant.

Your doctor will ask for a sample of your urine. It is tested to see if it has germs that cause bladder infections.

If you have infections often, you may need extra testing to find out why.

Antibiotics prescribed by your doctor will usually cure a bladder infection. It may help to drink lots of water and other fluids and to urinate often, emptying your bladder each time.

If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, take the pills exactly as you are told. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to finish taking them all so that you do not get sick again.

You may be able to help prevent these infections.

• Take time to empty your bladder as much as possible when you urinate.
• If you are a sexually active woman, make it a point to urinate shortly after having sex.
• If you are a woman past menopause who is having repeated UTIs, using vaginal estrogen may help.

Cause

Bacteria that enter the urethra and travel up the urinary tract  are the usual cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Bacteria that normally live in the large intestine  and are present in feces (stool) are the most common source of infection. Sexual intercourse may move bacteria into the urinary tract, especially in women. Catheters, which are small, flexible tubes inserted into the bladder to allow urine to drain, are a common source of bacterial infection in people who are in hospitals or who live in long-term care facilities.

Sometimes bacteria traveling through the blood or lymph system cause kidney or bladder infections.

What are the symptoms of Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine. No one is absolutely certain what the function of the appendix is. One thing we do know: We can live without it, without apparent consequences.

Appendicitis is a medical emergency that requires prompt surgery to remove the appendix. Left untreated, an inflamed appendix will eventually burst, or perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the abdominal cavity’s lining (the peritoneum) that can be fatal unless it is treated quickly with strong antibiotics.

Sometimes a pus-filled abscess (infection that is walled off from the rest of the body) forms outside the inflamed appendix. Scar tissue then “walls off” the appendix from the rest of the abdomen, preventing infection from spreading. An abscessed appendix is a less urgent situation, but unfortunately, it can’t be identified without surgery. For this reason, all cases of appendicitis are treated as emergencies, requiring surgery.

In some countries., one in 15 people will get appendicitis. Although it can strike at any age, appendicitis is rare under age 2 and most common between ages 10 and 30.

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What causes painful urination in male & female

What Is Painful Urination?

Painful urination is a broad term that is used to describe discomfort during urination. This pain may be caused by your:

• bladder
• urethra (the tube that carries urine outside your body)
• perineum (in men, the area between the scrotum and the anus and in women, the area between the anus and the opening of the vagina)

Painful urination is very common. The pain, burning, or stinging can indicate a number of medical conditions.

Painful Urination Due to Urinary Tract Infections

Painful urination is a common sign of a urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs can be caused by bacterial infection or inflammation of the urinary tract.

Your urinary tract is made up of the urethra, bladder, ureters, and kidneys. The ureters are tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Inflammation in any of these organs can cause pain during urination.

Women and girls are more likely to develop urinary tract infections than men or boys. This is because the urethra is shorter in women than it is in men, and bacteria are more likely to live in a shorter urethra.

Other Causes of Painful Urination

Other medical conditions can cause painful urination in men and women.

In men, prostatitis—or the inflammation of the prostate gland—is a primary cause of urinary burning, stinging, and discomfort.