Symptoms of an STD in men

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Symptoms of an STD in men

If you develop symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease (STD), it is important to be evaluated by a health professional soon after your symptoms start. Symptoms of an STD include:

Painful urination. (This often is the first symptom and may be the only symptom.)
Fever.
Cloudy urine.
Abnormal discharge from the penis.
Crusting at the tip of the penis.
Sores, lumps, blisters, rashes, or warts on or around the genitals.
Pain, swelling, or tenderness in the scrotum (epididymitis).
Itching, tingling, pain, or burning of the genitals.
Deep pelvic ache (prostatitis).

Many STD symptoms will go away or change quickly. This does not mean that the STD has gone away. It will be more difficult for your health professional to diagnose your STD after the symptoms have changed. A delay in being evaluated may lead to a more serious illness.

Note:

If you suspect you may have symptoms of an STD: Do not have sexual contact or activity while waiting for your appointment. This will reduce the possible spread of infection to your partner.

Credits

Author	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Editor	Alison Allen
Editor	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Associate Editor	Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Last Updated	February 9, 2007

Last updated:	February 09, 2007
Author:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease
Editors:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer

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