Venereal Disease Testing and Treatment
Have you been just treated for a sexually transmitted disease? Then you must insist your partner to undergo a test and, if needed, a treatment. This is a vital step. Once you are cured and resume sexual activity with your partner, you can get re-infected if he or she is infected.
It does not matter whether he/she has symptoms. You may have had symptoms and rushed to the doctor for a test and treatment. Your partner may not. According to doctors, STDs affect people differently. Some get symptoms; some do not.
What the doctors say
Not having symptoms is no indication that you are free from venereal disease. According to doctors, it is common to see people carrying infection and spreading them unknowingly. “They visit the clinic when the infection spreads to other parts of the body causing other health complications. Then it becomes difficult to treat (complications),” says a doctor at the urgent care clinic.
“We may be able to cure or suppress the infection, but little can be done once the organs are damaged due to infection,” adds the doctor.
That’s the reason medical experts emphasize on timely testing and treatment of venereal diseases.
About testing
Today, most of the testing is painless and quick. You can easily visit your nearest clinic and undergo a test. No prior appointment or doctor’s prescription is required. If you are unsure what test to undergo, you can consult a doctor present in the clinic. This, too, requires no appointment.
Urine sample and blood sample are two common ways to test for a venereal disease. In some cases, the doctor may suggest taking swab sample. This may give you a slight discomfort, but is painless.
If you feel too embarrassed to visit a clinic, you can order a home test kit. It gives you the needed privacy and comfort. However, you may still need to visit the clinic in case you are positive and need treatment.
About treatment
Treatments of STDs vary. Some STDs are curable, some are not. Depending on the disease, the doctor prescribes an appropriate treatment. Most bacterial STDs are completely curable, while viral STDs are not.
It is important to undergo venereal disease treatment as per your doctor’s instructions. Please do not leave the treatment without informing the doctor. For example, in case of HIV treatment, you must not miss even a single dose. If you missed a dose due to some unavoidable reason, you must immediately inform the doctor.
Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases is available on the same day at your nearest urgent care clinic. The best part is you can request the staff to keep your identity confidential. This saves you from the awkwardness that usually accompanies while talking about STDs.
Conclusion:
If you think you are suffering from a venereal disease, please contact a doctor as soon as possible. Also take your partner with you. Early diagnosis plays a profound role in effective treatment or disease management. With clinics easily accessible nearby, testing for STD is no longer a herculean task.
