STD Testing

Sexual conditions, such as STDs and sexual problems, need a medical evaluation and treatment. HealthCARE Express uses STD tests to diagnose sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. HealthCARE Express can test for other STDs too. Whereas STD treatment can help resolve some of these conditions, practicing safe sex is the only way to prevent STDs.

Symptoms of STDs

Rash
Sores on the penis, rectum or vagina
Hair loss
Eyebrow loss
Discharge from the penis or vagina
Painful urination
Frequent urination
Bumps or warts on the vagina and penis
Sore throat
Swollen glands
Itching
Group of small sores or blisters on the skin
Fatigue
Yellowing of the eyes
Nausea
Vomiting
Dark colored urine
Light colored stools
Abdominal pain
Vaginal bleeding

About STDs

Syphilis Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is widely known in the medical comunity as the “the great imitator” because many of the signs and symptoms of Syphilis are indistinguishable from those of several other diseases. Once in the body, the Syphils organism attacks various organs in the body including the brain. The sores caused by Syphilis make it easy for HIV and other STD’s to invade your body. The organism that causes Syphils enters the human body, usually by sexual contact. Syphilis is spread primarily by sexual contact.
Gonorrhea Gonorrhea can cause symptoms of vaginal or penile discharge, sore throat, fever, skin rash and many other symptoms. Additionally Gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, abcess and sterility.
HPV HPV infection is caused by Human Papiloma Virus and is known to be a precursor to cervical cancer. It may also cause small bumps to form on the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix, and around or inside the anus. It is a highly contageous STD.
HIV / AIDS HIV / AIDS is caused by the Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus which destroys the bodies immune response, it’s ability to fight off infection and cancer. It may take from 1-10 years from the time of infection to the first symptoms of HIV. People at greatest risk are Homosexuals and intravenous drug abusers that share needles.
Hepatitis Hepatitis virus may be transmitted sexually and can cause severe illness, dark urine, light colored stools, nausea and vomiting. Hepatitis virus may lead to cancer of the liver.
Herpes Herpes usually appears as a cluster or group of small blisters close to or on and inside of the mouth, penis, vagina and anus. There is no known cure for Herpes and several outbreaks a year are typical of the disease.
Trichomonas Trichomonas causes an infection of the Penis or Vagina and appears as a green ofiferous discharge.

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