What std causes headaches?

STDs are a fact of life, like taxes and your ex’s new relationship. Unfortunately, they also come with all sorts of unpleasant symptoms like swelling genitals, discharge that smells like something died in there, and worst of all: headaches.

The question you’re probably asking is: what STD causes headaches? Well my dear friend (and hopefully reader), fear not! All will be revealed as we dive deep into the world of STIs.

First things first…

Before we go any further, let’s get one thing straight. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause many different symptoms – including headaches – but usually not in isolation. Therefore, if you have headaches along with other unusual symptoms after unprotected sex or contact with an infected partner, it could be an indication that you’ve contracted an STI.

Could it just be a coincidence?

It’s possible – sometimes headache comes from stress…Or exposure to environmental factors such as pollution or hormones changes (thanks Aunt Flow.) Nevertheless; Given the number of people living unknowingly with sexually transmitted infections[1], it’s important to look at the possibility that headache is indeed connected to STIs.

You might ask yourself…

“What kind of pain am I dealing With?” As experts outline:

  • Inflammatory Pain
  • Vascular Pain
  • Traction-Cervicogenic

Each category has characteristic features and patterns which serve to clue knowledgeable caregiving service providers in on their next plan regarding patient management.

Now down to business…

Now we’re ready for the good stuff! Let’s examine which specific sexually transmitted diseases [STDs] could present itself via head-paining sensation(s)?

Syphilis

Have fun keeping up your nightly Netflix bingeing because Syphilis (AKA ‘the Pox’ )renders its victims too sick even to surf Google!

One peculiarity about syphilis is that it occurs in different phases might be misdiagnosed if there’s not enough information.

A headache may occur during the secondary syphilis phase, which can happen anywhere from a few weeks to a few months after initially catching Syphilis. You should see other indications like:

  • fever
  • swollen lymph glands,
  • rashes particularly on palms or soles

If you have any of these symptoms, then it’s best advised to get yourself checked by healthcare professional; because even scientific detection blood tests could appear negative for detecting Syphilis at this stage.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea (AKA The Clap – although we’re uncertain as #WHO named it) is similar here because headaches are an unusual symptom usually experienced together with others, such as painful urination and abundant discharge…all known indicators of ‘the clap’. But hey! At least you’ll save money on popcorn since having sex while experiencing seemingly unrelated Headache symptoms most likely won’t be high up where concentration levels needed when “Hiding Your Face While Watching.”

However, A rare complication coming about from untreated Gonorrhea involves arthritis manifesting via migratory joint-type pain throughout one’s body whilst also suffering through headaches! Good news is antibiotics are accessible for treatment prior to getting too far down the anti-painkiller rabbit hole.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia – more often produces no previous apparent signs,thus termed – The Silent Stalker’. Regardless some folks do experience distinct manifestations triggering their suspicion, including:

-Painful Urination
-Abnormal Vaginal And Penis Discharge

Now, back again to those pesky headaches – As chlamydial infections [Long form name] progress into Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), So does your risk increase for developing life-altering complications. PID can produce multiple kinds of heartbreaking discomforts, which of course might include headaches. Sorry ladies!

Herpes

Touchy subject for sure…But don’t feel singled out as Up to 3 in every 5 peoplecarry potential herpes simplex virus [HSV] with no visible external symptoms until after Things get steamy.

Herpes can’t be cured (yet!) , so once infected it’ll stay dormant for periods while laying low till opportune moments to reactivate itself – this is clinical evidence known as viral shedding.

Headaches may occur during outbreaks or freshly emerging infections reactivating themselves from their prior spots.This scenario presents a moment that your healthcare professional would primarily give oral antiviral medications.

In Conclusion…

We hope that you’ve learned more about what STDs can cause headaches today than say last week…. and hopefully; by way of having read this article, problems experienced recently won’t become long-term life-altering issues). Please remember the inevitable — Only use safe sex practices all times!

Being aware – Is Always The Key To Prevention And Quick Remedial Action!

Sources: From International Headache Journal.
[1] World Health Organization [WHO]
See the WHO STI Fact Sheet here

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