With sexually transmitted diseases, you may experience pain while urinating, pain during sex, vaginal or penile bleeding or discharge, lower abdominal pain, genital ulcers or itching but you may also have no symptoms at all. But the infection may still cause damage. See a doctor.

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If you have headaches regularly, take not of when you get them, the triggers, if you have a family history, associated symptoms like nausea, running nose, tearing eye, blurred vision etc. This will help your doctor diagnose the type of headache.

There are many causes of infertility. It may be a problem with the male partner, female partner, both of them, sexual intercourse problem and in some cases the cause is unknown. Blaming one partner is unproductive, see your doctor for a full evaluation.

There are many differnt types of HIV medication. They type of HIV medication you are given depends on several factors e.g. kidney function, liver function, if you are on other medications which can interfere with HIV drugs, if you have developed resistance to some HIV drugs etc

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Hish cholesterol is not only present in obese people. One can be slim/lean, and still have high cholesterol. High cholesterol can be caused by high fat foods, sedentary lifestyle, genetic disorders, medication etc. When was the last time you had your cholesterol checked?

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Syphilis can be asymptomatic for years, later on causes a neurological problems, cardiac (heart) problems, skin lesions (rash) and can be passed on to the unborn baby with bad consequences. Use protection, get tested, get the correct treatment.

Most medications you take are processed by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. Various drugs can react or affect the function of another drug. So always let your doctor know what medications you are on so that they prescribe medications for you safely

When one gets a dog bite, we worry about Rabies infection. But dogs also have a lot of very dangerous bacteria which can cause infections. If bitten or scratched by a dog, wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water then rush to the hospital.

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Untreated Syphilis can cause neurological problems years after infection including paralysis, slurred speech, loss of sensation in the feet, memory loss and difficulty with coordination. Get tested for STI and receive the necessary treatment. Use condoms.

Toxicity, racism and sexism in medical training is a major problem which remains untacked. It is very detrimental to the victims and the healthcare system as a whole.

When was the last time you switched off your phone, rested and let your body relax. We are constantly being overstimulated with our phones,TV, other people which stresses out bodies. Switch everything off and rest. Your mind and body need it.