What are the common symptoms of STDs?
STDs can cause physical symptoms like bumps or sores on the skin, itchy discharge, pain or burning during urination, fever, or symptoms like the flu. But all of these symptoms can be caused by other illnesses that are not sexually transmitted. Some STDs do not cause any symptoms at all. So, you can see how difficult it would be to diagnose a STD just based on symptoms you may be experiencing. 7. Can I have an STD and not know it? Yes. Many STDs can take weeks, months or years before symptoms show. Some people never develop symptoms for some STDs. STDs can still be passed to someone else even when a person is not experiencing symptoms. 8. What do I do if I think I have an STD? If you have symptoms as described above you should immediately seek medical help. Your health care provider is the best choice as he or she knows you best.
STDs can cause physical symptoms like bumps or sores on the skin, itchy discharge, pain or burning during urination, fever, or symptoms like the flu. But all of these symptoms can be caused by other illnesses that are not sexually transmitted. Some STDs do not cause any symptoms. It is difficult to diagnose a STD solely on symptoms you may be experiencing.
STDs can cause physical symptoms like bumps or sores on the skin, itchy discharge, pain or burning during urination (peeing), fever, or symptoms like the flu. But all of these symptoms can be caused by other illnesses that are not sexually transmitted. Some STDs do not cause any symptoms at all. So, you can see how difficult it would be to diagnose a STD just based on symptoms you may be experiencing.
