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Understanding STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) - Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

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physical signs of hiv positive :: Article Creator 'I'm In My 20s And HIV Positive - Reaction From Men On Dates Is Never What I Expect' Student Ellie Harrison was just 21 when she discovered that she was HIV positive. Here, she talks about the impact of her diagnosis and fighting to raise awareness Ellie Harrison was just 21 when she found out that she was HIV positive ( Image: Adïam Yemane for National AIDS Trust and EVERPRESS) From spending hours swiping on apps to navigating sticky situationships, it's no secret that dating is harder than ever. But for Ellie Harrison it's a whole different ball game – one that has led to tears, awkward conversations and lots of ghosting. After she tested positive for HIV when she was 21, the operations manager saw a shift in how people treated her. And it wasn't for the better. "I've had instances where people don't want to share cups with me or they didn...

Are STIs different for men?

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std with immediate symptoms :: Article Creator Woman Who Was 'always Tired' Given 'shock' Diagnosis A woman who was 'always tired' recalled her 'shock' when she was diagnosed with a 'sneaky' disease which 'can't be cured'. Fiona Whitehouse 'struggled to get out of bed' due to the extreme fatigue and decided to speak to her GP. Following a series of blood tests, the 64-year-old, from Smethwick, was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and was put on a 'watch and wait' treatment. She'd been on the plan for four years when she began having regular chest infections in 2022. She also began to bruise very easily and the fatigue intensified. Tests showed that the condition had developed but she remained on the same treatment plan. READ MORE: Police make plea for footage following 'suspicious activity' Fiona said: "I was in shock when my diagnosis was confirmed - I di...

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

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trichomoniasis urine test male :: Article Creator Prostate Screening A Crucial Step In Men's Health Prostate cancer, the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the U.S., can affect men of all ages, although it predominantly occurs in older adults. The encouraging news is that early detection through regular screenings significantly enhances treatment outcomes and saves lives. As primary care physicians, we emphasize the importance of being informed about prostate cancer and taking proactive steps toward screening. Prostate cancer is often slow-growing and may not present noticeable symptoms in its early stages. This lack of symptoms underscores the importance of screening, as early detection significantly improves the chances of successful treatment. Symptoms such as back pain, blood in the urine, changes in urine flow, pain while urinating or pelvic pain should prompt immediate medical consultation. Early-stage prostate cancer is h...

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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aids dying symptoms :: Article Creator Denial: The Hidden Link Connecting Mpox, COVID-19, HIV/AIDS Denial is a powerful, usually unconscious defense mechanism that shields individuals from ... [+] uncomfortable or distressing realities. getty In the late 1970s and early '80s, a mysterious illness spread through America's overlooked communities, mainly affecting intravenous drug users and homosexual men. The disease, which caused a sudden and devastating collapse of the immune system, was unlike anything doctors had seen before. Patients arrived at hospitals with rare infections like Kaposi's sarcoma and fungal pneumonia. But despite the rising number of cases, public health officials remained silent for years. Few Americans saw it as a national emergency, especially since the disease seemed confined to society's fringes, at least initially. By the time the government and public fully grasped the threat in 1986—fo...