{"id":23191,"date":"2017-03-25T00:12:27","date_gmt":"2017-03-24T21:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/?p=23191"},"modified":"2017-03-25T00:12:27","modified_gmt":"2017-03-24T21:12:27","slug":"avoidance-health-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifeadvancer.com\/avoidance-health-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"Avoidance of Health Issues Is Not a Viable Option \u2013 Here Is Why"},"content":{"rendered":"
By refusing to confront the problem, they believe they won\u2019t have to deal with the prognosis.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, health issues simply don\u2019t work that way. Whether you are embarrassed or scared, it is best to learn more about the condition you may have<\/strong> as well as treatment possibilities before it becomes unmanageable.<\/p>\n Thinking you may have a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can feel embarrassing. It may make you question your choices or the choices of your partner. Many people begin to wonder how other people will react if they find out they have an STD rather than worrying about the associated health risks.<\/p>\n In reality, anyone who is sexually active has a risk of contracting an STD. However, there are higher rates of infection in populations who are between the ages of 15 and 24<\/strong>, those who have had multiple sexual partners, those who are sex workers, and individuals who also have a history of drug use.<\/p>\n Many of these diseases can be treated with medication. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be treated with oral or intravenous antibiotics. Genital herpes can be treated with antiviral drugs. While the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can\u2019t be cured, there is a vaccination that can prevent infection.<\/p>\n Syphilis can be treated with a single dose of intramuscular antibiotics if it is caught within the first year of infection<\/strong>. If left untreated for a longer period, treatment requires a longer course of antibiotics and if left untreated entirely it may result in death.<\/p>\n Considering the potential of effective treatment, it is important that anyone who notices symptoms of STDs in themselves or their sexual partner seek out medical treatment. The development of urgent care phone apps has made it possible for patients who are hesitant to visit a doctor. This type of app allows patients to consult with a physician by phone or video conference to schedule the appropriate lab tests and receive prescriptions if needed.<\/p>\n Another reason people will avoid seeking out medical care is out of a fear that the symptoms they are experiencing may indicate they have cancer. For example, swollen and tender lymph nodes may indicate cancer but they can also be a symptom of a bacterial infection or parasitic presence. Avoiding the cause of the symptom will not make it go away<\/strong> and waiting too long to seek treatment may make it impossible for medical professionals to implement an effective treatment plan.<\/p>\n The treatment for many types of cancer has advanced substantially over the past decade to the point that many are highly treatable if caught early. Some of the most treatable include some types of breast cancer, prostate cancer, many forms of skin cancer, cervical cancer, and pediatric Leukemia.<\/p>\n The reason these are among the most treatable is in part due to the high levels of public awareness surrounding the symptoms and the push for the scientific community to press forward for increasingly more effective treatments<\/strong>.<\/p>\nPotential STD<\/h3>\n
What if it\u2019s Cancer?<\/h3>\n
There are certainly a high number of cancers that are deadlier and far less treatable.<\/h5>\n