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Dr. Arun Kumar

 

Ayurveda

34 years experience overall

Dadar West,Mumbai

  

Kaya Kalp International Sex & Health Clinics + 2 more

₹700 Consultation fee at clinic

What is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)?

Sexually Transmitted Diseases are the disease that occurs after having sex with the person already having an STD. It can spread through vagina, mouth, anus or penis. STDs were previously known as Venereal Disease(VD). STDs are a serious illness and should be treated immediately. Following are the types of STDs:

1.  HIV or AIDS
2.  HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
3.  Genital herpes
4.  Chlamydia
5. Gonorrhea
6.  Syphilis
7.  Genital warts

What are the signs and symptoms of STDs?

1. Rashes or sores or bumps on the mouth, anus, vagina or penis
2.  Swelling and irritation at the genitals
3.  Pain while urinating
4.  Aches, fever, chills
5.  Pallor (yellowing of the skin)
6.  Odorous discharge from penis or vagina 
7.  Bleeding from the vagina other than menstruation
8.  Pain while sex
9.  Severe itching near or on penis or vagina
10.  Night sweats
11. Diarrhea
12.  Loss of weight

What are the causes of STDs?

The causative agents for different types of STDs are different:

1. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
2. HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and Genital warts: Viral infection caused by skin to skin contact or through sexual intercourse
3. Genital Herpes: Herpes simplex virus
4. Chlamydia: Bacterial infection through the transfer of semen, vaginal fluids, pre-cum, etc.
5. Gonorrhoea: Bacterial infection caused by Neisseria Gonorrhea 
6. Syphilis: Bacterial infection caused by Treponema Pallidum

What are treatment options available for STDs?

Bacterial STDs are easier to treat and go away easily. Whereas, viral STDs can only be managed but not always cured.

For Bacterial STDs:

1. A single dose can cure most of the STDs.
2. If the patient starts the antibiotics then the course should be finished even if the patient feels better after commencing the course.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment in Mumbai

For Viral STDs:

1. As viral STDs cant be cured, the chances of being transmitted are possible but are less though.

Preventive measures for the partner of the patient has to be taken. Coping up with the disease and supportive care has to be taken.