Signs from "sex" that you should see a doctor urgently

British experts have listed some seemingly unrelated signs during or after sex that could be the alarming symptoms of a sexual illness.

According to statistics in the UK, the festive season is also the season of ... sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), because the fun seems to cause many young people to seek romance, start new relationships. than. That's when you should pay attention to some characteristic signs that signal common STIs.

1. Chlamydia

This is the most common, highly contagious sexually transmitted disease. Statistics in the UK show that the number of infections is up to 200,000. Its symptoms are quite vague, but enough for you to suspect and see a doctor: pain or burning sensation during sex, abnormal vaginal discharge. Women may experience lower abdominal pain during or during sex, bleeding later; Men may experience pain in the testicles.

2. HPV

This is the second most common type of STI in the UK, or causes minor genital warts, which are usually painful, may be itchy or red, sometimes bleed. It should be noted that this type of STI is spread by skin-to-skin contact, ie even if you have not had sex.

3. Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is caused by bacteria, it is estimated that about half of female patients and 10% of male patients do not know they have been infected. Symptoms are pain, burning in "having sex", there is an abnormal translation. Women may also experience abdominal pain, bleeding between menstrual periods or after intercourse; Men may have swelling of the foreskin and testicular pain. This disease can cause infertility if left long.

4. Herpes

Depending on the type, it causes herpes around the mouth or genital area. They are small, painful, itchy blisters. Some people have trouble urinating.

5. Syphilis

This disease is caused by bacteria. The person will initially have painless but highly contagious ulcers around the mouth or genital area. The ulcer may go away on its own in a few weeks, but it is only temporarily hiding to progress to the more advanced stages of the disease. This is also the heaviest STI on the list, so you need to see your doctor as soon as you spot a strange ulcer.