How to recognise a symptoms of std ( the teens)

A sexually transmitted disease (also known as a sexually transmitted infection or venereal disease) can be anything from harmless and curable to incurable and potentially fatal. It's important to know how to recognize symptoms and be vigilant; you may just catch it in time and rid yourself of something that could be draining your health.

Do This

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   Check for any abnormalities with your body. Most symptoms of STDs are concentrated around the genital and mouth region.^[1] Consider the following possible symptoms:
   
   
   
   • Feeling sick all the time and discomfort in genital region
   • Bumps, warts or dots on the genitals, in the genital region; possibly some itchiness
   • Burning sensation when urinating, but this can also be a urinary tract infection which is treatable with some medicine.
   • Smelly, discolored discharge from penile or vaginal region
   • Cold sores around mouth
   • Genital rash and subsequent feet and hands rash
   • Loss of appetite
   • Yellowing of skin and whites of eyes
   • Pain in pelvic area^[2]
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   Examine your body and look for these things.
   
   
   
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   Tell your parents or guardians if you are unable to seek medical attention by yourself. Do not be afraid to tell them and to seek help. Keeping it a secret will only damage your health in the long-term and things might get worse.
   
   
   
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   See your health professional.
   
   
   

Tips

• Be comfortable with telling the person you tell. A nurse, parent, teacher or counselor are all good possible choices.
• Keep your own well-being in mind
• Don't just blurt it out.
• Make sure they will be able to help you.

Warning

• Your body can be harmed by having an STD - seek professional help. Untreated STDs may cause infertility (inability to have children later), increase your chances of some cancers and makes you a risk to future partners.^[3]

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