
Selfcare Sanctuary🏪
February 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
☢️ *Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Symptoms in men* ☢️
⚠️ *_Common symptoms:_*
🛑 Abnormal discharge from the penis (color, consistency, or odor)
🛑 Burning or itching sensation during urination
🛑 Painful urination (dysuria)
🛑 Pain or discomfort in the genital area
🛑 Sores, blisters, or rashes on the penis, scrotum, or groin
🛑 Fever
🛑 Swollen lymph nodes in the groin area
🛑 Painful or swollen testicles
♨️ *_STI-specific symptoms:_* ♨️
☣️ *_Chlamydia:_* ☣️
Often asymptomatic, but may cause:
- Abnormal discharge
- Burning during urination
- Painful or swollen testicles
☣️ *_Gonorrhea:_* ☣️
May cause:
- Abnormal discharge
- Burning during urination
- Painful or swollen testicles
☣️ *_Syphilis:_* ☣️
Can cause:
- A painless sore (chancre) on the penis
- Rash on the palms or soles
- Flu-like symptoms
☣️ *_Herpes:_* ☣️
Causes:
- Painful blisters or sores on the penis or scrotum
- Itching or burning sensation
☣️ *_HPV:_* ☣️
May cause:
- Genital warts
- Abnormal Pap test results (rare in men)
☣️ *_Trichomoniasis:_* ☣️
Causes:
- Abnormal discharge
- Burning during urination
- Itching or irritation
☣️ *_HIV:_* ☣️
May cause:
- Flu-like symptoms
- Fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes
💬 *_Note:_* 💬 Some STIs may not exhibit symptoms immediately, or at all. Regular screening is crucial for early detection and treatment.