STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)/STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections), Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention -Coming soon

What are STDs?

The Diseases transmitted sexually are called STD (Sexually transmitted disease). Some Infections are transmitted from partner during sexual activity are easily curable than STD/STI.

"The chances of transmission are less when you or your partner is not infected with any of STD/STI and not involved in sexual activity with any third person before or now"

Don't worry almost all STD/STI are also curable except AIDS. AIDS is the last stage of STD/STI of infection with HIV.

List of STDs/STI are :

1. AIDS

2. HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Genital warts

3. Chlamydia

4. Genital herpes

5. Gonorrhea

6. Hepatitis

7. Syphills

1. AIDS already discussed in article published on Health is wealth/Aids.

2. HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is know to cause Genital Warts.

(warts may differ in shape and size, Picture is showing one type of wart)

What is HPV -This is the most common STI in US.
HPV can cause Throat cancer, Genital warts, Cervical cancer an Anal cancer.
HPV is transmitted by unprotected sex (anal, oral and vaginal)

Genital warts are not dangerous but can be treated with many options.

1. Cyrothearpy
2. TCA (Trichloracetic acid) treatment on wart.
3. Electrocautery
4. Laser therapy
5. Creams

The Chances of HPV transmission are high when:

1. Male to male sexual contacts
2. Sex with many partners (more than one partner)
3. Sex without protection.

Treatment-No cure but Vaccines are available to be given before the age of 25-26 years. Gardasil is Popular HPV Vaccine. (Not sure in India due to some legal complications).

This Vaccine has some side effects like headache, dizziness, pain or redness at the point of injection and Nausea. (These side effects are not harmful for Human)  

3. Chlamydia -Most popular and frequently bacterial sexually transmitted disease/Infection in world.

 Symptoms in Women-Itching and burning in/near genital area,vaginal discharge and abdominal Pain.

 Symptoms in men- Painful urination and watery discharge

If untreated, it may cause : Sterility in women and men, Pelvic Inflammatory disease (PID) , Pneumonia and Eye infection in new born child from mother  and Nongonococcal urethritis.

Treatment:

Antibiotics are recommended by doctor after observation.

4. Genital Herpes -This is also Most popular viral sexually transmitted diseases in world. This is caused by

    virus that cause Genital herpes.

Genital Herpes are also called genital ulcers can be transmitted very easily through sexual contact from one infected partner to other.

Cause- Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus [HSV-1(Oral) & HSV-2(Genital)]

Symptoms- Herpes may be single or multiple, Sore formation with burning and tingling, blistering, Sore ruptures into ulcer. It is painful.

Treatment: No cure but can be treated with several medications. It is required to avoid sex untill sores/herpes are completely healed/treated.

5.Gonorrhea- Mostly sexually transmitted bacteria disease by sexual contact including vaginal , anal and oral sex from infected partner to healthy partner. The chances of multiplication/infection are less in men than women because there are multiple locations to multiply in women.

Symptoms-In men-Burning and itching sensation in Urethra during urination, Thick pus like discharge from the urethra.

In Women-at initial stage-Green/yellow discharge from cervical area, vaginal irritation and irregularities in menstruation Cycle.

Treatment-Treated with antibiotic injections with  antibiotic medicines. Regular visits/check up are required. If left untreated it may cause PID (Pelvic inflammatory disease), May affect kidney, bladder, Prostrate and testes. It can also cause sterility if untreated. 

6. Hepatitis-It affects liver.
The are five virus Hepatitis A,B,C,D,E.   

Cause- Caused by Virus Hepatitis A,B,C,D, E but Hepatitis B is more dangerous than others.  

Hepatitis A -Transmitted through Contaminated food or water sources.
Hepatitis B-Transmitted through Sexually, blood, semen, vaginal fluid, saliva  kissing and contaminated needles and to new born baby.
Hepatitis C-Transmitted through body fluid and rarely sexually.
Hepatitis C-Transmitted by blood and blood products. It occurs when Hepatitis B has infected the body already.
Hepatitis E-Transmitted through fecal-oral route and food born.

About Hepatitis B- Young age adults are more host for Hepatitis B. It damage the liver if not treated in proper time it can turn sick liver to liver cancer. HBV is more dangerous than HIV. As HBV has no cure.

Symptoms: muscle pain, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, joint pain and nausea,

Treatment.- No cure but vaccine can prevent the infection of HBV and gives protection for life. So it is advisable to take vaccine in young age as a mandatory. Doctor advice for protein and carbohydrate diet and with rest for long time.

7. Syphills

Caused by-Spirochete (Treponema pallidum)

Symptoms -It may have four stages if not treated properly.

First stage-Painless sore (Chancre) at spirochete, Sore  develops to a reddish bump and to a pimple.It may develop to ulcer and pus can come out.
It can occur on Mouth, Anal area, finger, breast and vaginal wall or cervix.
it can be visible for 6 month to come again.

Second stage- Bumpy skin rash with fever headache, sore throat, loss of hair, and swollen lymph nodes.

if not treated at this stage it goes to next stage.

Tertiary stage- Faces serious illness with the infection into other tissues and organs also and it can attack heart, brain, spinal cord, eyes, joints and other areas. It may also cause to blindness, paralysis and psychosis.

Fourth Stage-This is last stage of infection, It is very difficult to treat the disease at this stage.

Treatment- Blood tests are done to identify the infection with syphilis. This is treated with penicillin and other antibiotics. Modern medicines and treatments has reduces the chances of infection to go into life threatening stage.

To prevent this to occur, always do safe sex with the use of condom.

For more details about STD/STI refer website http://www.uhs.uga.edu/sexualhealth/sti.html and 

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Healthy Drinks in Summer for refreshing and soothing

Following are the healthy Non alcoholic drinks for summer to sooth your body.

1. Curd made Sweet Lassi -Made up of curd, water (if required),
   sugar, dry fruits, cherry and flavor (if required)

2. Curd Made Mathaa -Made up of salt, masala and curry leaves.

3. Flavor Milk-Made up double toned milk, flavor, sugar and dry fruits
   (if required)

4. Butter Milk-Avialble in market

5. Fruit Juices-Can be Extracted at home in Juicer-Mixer or can buy
    from market.

6. Ice-Tea-Good for those who are fond of Tea.

7. Fruit milk shakes-Fruit Juice with milk, dry fruits and Ice-cream.

8. Lemon Water- Made of  cold Water, Lemon and Salt.

9. Sweet Lemon Water- Made up of cold water, Lemon, Sugar and Masala.
10. Coconut Water-Very Healthy for Human
. 

Foods In Menstrual Periods

These are the Foods, you can consume in periods to get relief from Pain and tiredness up-to a extent. Periods are full of Pain and restlessness for some.
1. Milk
2. Curd
3. Egg
4. Dry fruits
5. Fruits
6. Omega 3 and Omega 6 rich Foods
7. Tea (Green Tea preferably)
8. Chocolates



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AIDS Symptoms and treatments

What is AIDS ?

AIDS is called (A) Acquired (I) Immune (D)deficiency (S) Syndrome caused by HIV in Human .

What is HIV?

HIV is Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is Particular type of Virus that attacks on Human Immune system and damage it properly over a time. 

About AIDS

AIDS is a disease where Immune system of the HIV infected person become so weak that he or she gets prone to accept other diseases very easily. In this the body/body organs becomes weak to fight with the diseases due to damaged Immune system of the  HIV infected person.

"AIDS is also called the Last stage of HIV Infection." 

Sources (Modes) of Transmission of HIV :

1. From Mother to child (Breast feeding)

2. During Sex-From Infected partner 

3. Sharing HIV Contaminated Needles 

4. By taking HIV Contaminated Drugs.

5. HIV Contaminated Blood transfusion

Body Fluids -Contain HIV

Following Fluids are the carrier of HIV at High Level
Semen, Vaginal Fluids, Pre-seminal fluid, Blood, breast Milk, Anal Mucous

Following Fluids are the carrier of HIV at Low Level
Urine, Vomit, Nasal fluid, Human Saliva Tears and Sweating

Symptoms of AIDS: (Very Similar to Common illness)

1. Shore throat
2. Chilling (Shivering)
3. Rash
4. Fatigue
5. Nigh Sweats
6. Body Aches
7. Ulcers in Mouth

AIDS Treatments

Still Scientists from around the world are fighting to fight against HIV Virus to search a suitable Vaccine. Up to a extent they have succeed to fight and still they are trying hard to find final solution. Now a days People with HIV Virus are leaving their life normally. The life expectancy of HIV Infected people have been increased now but still we are all waiting for final 100% effective medication/Vaccine to kill HIV permanently.

Prevention 

1. Do only Protected sex by using Condoms, Dental dams etc.

2. Never ask for Used Needle in hospital or clinic.

3. Always ask to check the blood for HIV before transfusion.

4. Avoid Breastfeeding if Mother is infected with HIV.

Health benefits of Ginger (Adhrak, Zingiber officinale)

Once side where we use ginger in food/tea for taste. On other side it is having many medicinal health benefits for human body.

The health benefits of Ginger are :

1. Ginger is highly antibiotic.
2. Ginger Many types of cancer cells.
3. Ginger is Good for Many gastrointestinal problems.
5. Ginger is pain reliever.
6. Ginger is good to relive in headache.
7. Ginger is having Anti-fungal effect.
8. Ginger can inhibit the intestinal ulcers.
9. Ginger is having anti-diabetic property.
10. Ginger is good in diarrhea due to harmful bacterial infection.
11.Ginger Relives in menstrual pain.
12. Ginger is Good for heart.

Dengue, Dengue symptoms and preventions

Dengue is a one of the dangerous disease that cause many deaths every year in India and other countries .
Dengue is infection transmitted through the bite of an infected female "Aedes aegypti"  Mosquito.
The transmission take place from infected person to healthy person through this female Mosquito.
This female mosquito bite during the day time and bread mainly in stored water kept in open like Containers, water storage Tanks, Coolers, Flower pots etc.



What are the Symptoms of Dengue?

Initial Stage symptoms

1. High Fevers in breaks.
2. Weakness
3. Joint pain (Body pains)
4. Headaches
5. Vomiting
6. Low blood pressure

Critical stage symptoms

1. Abdominal pain
2. Fluid accumulation
3. Respiratory distress (Rapid breathing)
4. Organ dysfunction
5. Blood in Vomit
6. Restlessness
7. Decrease in Platelet Count

Prevention and Precautions:

1. Keep your surrounding clean and dry.
2. Do not store unused or dirty water around you.
3. Wear full sleeve shirts/tops and pants.
4. Use Mosquito repellents to avoid breeding.

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Health Benefits of Eating Watermelon

The water melon is one of the popular fruit of summer season. It Contains Vitamin, Minerals and water.  It is soft, sweet and Juicy to eat.

List of Benefits are :

1. Contain Vitamin A, B and C.
2. Contain nutrients essential for the body.
3. Does not contain fat and cholesterol so good for everyone. 
4. It is a ideal health drink due to high percentage of water.
5. It Increase the immunity. 

Sexual benefits of Water melon 

Is it Viagra ?

In the recent research it is found that water melon behave like Viagra. It helps in treating erectile dysfunction on regular eating of water melon.

How?
It contains nutrients like  beta carotene and phytonutrients like lycopene and citrulline. The citrulline relaxes the blood vessels like Viagra does.

Citrulline is converted into arginine (amino acid) when consumed  cause relaxing of vessels.