STD Treatment in Dubai

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) mainly refers to a condition spreading between people through sexual contact. Generally, a person’s likelihood of contracting a sexually transmitted infection is high when they engage in sexual intercourse with another person infected by STD.

Alternative terms for sexually transmitted diseases are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and venereal disease (VD). It is pertinent to note that some sexually transmitted diseases are also transmittable through breastfeeding and sharing needles. Therefore, it is important to get STD treatment in Dubai timely to avoid male infertility problems in the future.

Symptoms

Sexually transmitted diseases can be asymptomatic. However, some of these infections may cause apparent symptoms. In either case, it is crucial to find the best STD clinic in Dubai to get tested and treated for your condition.

The most common signs of sexually transmitted infections in men are:

• Bumps, rashes, and sores around the penis, anus, testicles, mouth, or thighs
• Discomfort when urinating or having sex
• Unexplained bleeding or discharge from the penis
• Swelling in testicles

Similarly, common symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases in women are:

• Bumps, sores, or rashes around the anus, vagina, thighs, or mouth
• Pain when urinating or having sex
• Bleeding or unusual discharge from the vagina
• Itchiness in the vagina

Types of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Here is a quick overview of some most common types of sexually transmitted diseases.

Chlamydia

This type of infection is caused by certain bacterial types and is most common among many individuals. Interestingly, many people with this infection do not show any symptoms. However, symptoms may show up in some cases. In any case, your best bet is to undergo a thorough STD test in Dubai.

Here is a list of some noticeable signs of chlamydia:

• Green or yellow discharge from genitals
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Lower abdominal pain

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that may go asymptomatic, much like chlamydia. For this reason, gonorrhea remains undiagnosed in many cases. Symptomatic gonorrhea can, however, cause urethritis in men, leading to a burning sensation when urinating. The type of bacteria that causes this infection is Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

The most common symptoms of gonorrhea are:

• An odd-colored discharge from the penis
• Burning sensation when urinating
• Swollen, painful testicles

Syphilis

This bacterial infection is caused by a type of bacteria called Treponema pallidum. When it remains untreated, syphilis can progress through three stages. A timely STD check in Dubai and an appropriate treatment can eliminate this infection before its progression.

Here is a list of syphilis stages and their symptoms.

• During the first phase, syphilis occurs as a painless ulcer commonly referred to as chancre, which develops at the site of sexual contact. This ulcer goes away in three to six weeks but can also persist.
• In the second stage, syphilis spreads to other organs, causing swollen lymph nodes, skin rash, kidney disease, liver problems, and arthritis.
• The third and final stage of this infection is called tertiary syphilis, which is quite rare. The symptoms of tertiary syphilis include loss of sight, brain infection, aortic aneurysm, deafness, and the development of gummas. 

Trichomoniasis

This sexually transmitted infection develops due to a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Most individuals with this infection do not show any symptoms. However, in some cases, symptoms do show up.

Common symptoms of trichomoniasis include:

• A burning sensation when urinating or ejaculating
• Irritation or itching inside the penis
• Penile discharge

Genital herpes

Genital herpes is caused by HSV and results in painful blistering sores on the genitals. The type of virus that explicitly causes genital herpes is HSV-2. While genital herpes is generally painful, it may remain asymptomatic or minimally painful in some cases. Like other viral STDs, this infection is also highly transmittable.

HIV

HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is the most infamous STD. This disease is transmittable through shared needles and sexual contact. It can also spread from an infected pregnant woman to her baby. HIV leads to the eventual suppression of the immune system in 10 years.

Generally, HIV is not identifiable through specific symptoms, as it mainly hampers the immune system. As a result, the body becomes susceptible to several infections and health conditions. Therefore, effective STD screening in Dubai could help catch this disease in earlier stages and slow down its progression.

Health problems that are more likely to develop after HIV suppresses the immune system are:

• Fever and flu after two to four weeks of immune suppression
• Certain cancers
• Dementia

Unfortunately, there is no cure available for HIV. However, medication options are available to delay the progression of this disorder and manage infections.

HPV (human papillomavirus)

HPV is a virus transmittable through sexual or skin-to-skin contact. This virus has several strains, some of which are more dangerous than others.

Dangerous HPV strains can cause different cancer types, including:

• Cervical cancer
• Vulvar cancer
• Rectal cancer
• Oral cancer
• Penile cancer

Note that not all types of HPV cause cancer.

Causes

Sexually transmitted diseases develop due to infections caused by bacteria, parasites, and viruses.

• The most common bacteria-induced sexually transmitted diseases are gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia.
• STD caused by parasites is trichomoniasis.
• STDs caused by viruses are human papillomavirus, HIV, and genital herpes.

Diagnosis

Initial diagnostic measures during STD treatment in Dubai include checking medical history and a physical exam. Since some STDs remain asymptomatic, your doctor may perform tests to identify organisms. This organism identification mainly involves detecting genetic materials or surface proteins of the organism.

Schedule a Consultation

If you suspect that you have contracted STD, the first thing on your mind would be to find the best clinic for STD testing in Dubai. The great news is Dubai Cosmetic Surgery Clinic offers consultation services to patients facing STD complications. Our urologist will give the most suitable treatment recommendation during this consultation and let you know about treatment costs.