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What Are the Common Symptoms of an STD?

Common symptoms of sexually transmitted infections include sores, rashes, discharge from the vagina or penis, and a burning sensation while urinating. Symptoms vary depending on which STI you have, and many infections do not cause any symptoms at all.

Chlamydia

  • Unusual vaginal discharge.
  • Burning while urinating.
  • Bleeding between periods.
  • Back and/or belly pain.
  • Pain during sex.
  • Nausea.
  • Fever.

Gonorrhea

  • Yellow or green vaginal discharge.
  • Pain or burning while urinating.
  • Pain during sex.
  • Bleeding between periods.
  • Anal discharge, itching, soreness, or bleeding.
  • Pain during bowel movements.

Hepatitis B

  • Tiredness.
  • Stomach pain.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Yellowing skin or eyes.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Darker urine.
  • Diarrhea.
  • Low fever.
  • Headache.
  • Muscle aches.
  • Rashes.
  • Swollen and painful joints.

Herpes

  • Painful sores on the genitals, anus, or mouth.
  • Genital itching or burning.
  • Swollen glands near the genitals.
  • Pain when urinating.
  • Fever.
  • Headache.
  • Muscle aches.

HIV

HIV may cause flu-like symptoms in the first few weeks or months after infection. After that, there may be no symptoms for years. When HIV progresses, symptoms may include:

  • Fatigue.
  • Dry cough.
  • Headache.
  • Skin rashes.
  • Diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea.
  • Weight loss.
  • Fevers, chills, and night sweats.
  • Sores on the genitals, anus, or mouth.
  • Swollen lymph nodes.

HPV

  • Warts on the genitals, anus, or mouth, sometimes with itching, burning, or pain.
  • Growths on the cervix and vagina.

Certain strains of HPV may lead to cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, or throat.

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Syphilis

The first stage of syphilis includes symptoms like:

  • Painless sores on the genitals, anus, or lips.
  • Swollen lymph glands.

If the infection is not treated, it progresses to a secondary stage, which may cause:

  • Headaches.
  • Muscle aches.
  • Weight loss.
  • Fatigue.
  • Fever.
  • Sore throat.
  • Swollen lymph glands.
  • Hair loss.
  • Hands, feet, and stomach rashes.
  • Warts on the genitals, anus, or armpits.

With no treatment, syphilis can continue to progress to cause brain, nerve, eye, heart, or blood vessel damage or even death.

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