Urology Manhattan
Urinary Infections/Sexually Transmitted Diseases - What’s the Difference?
It can be sometimes difficult to tell the difference between urinary infections and sexually transmitted diseases. Sometimes symptoms of urinary infections can be similar to symptoms associated with sexually transmitted diseases. A urinary infection happens when bacteria populates in the urethra, bladder, ureter or kidney. Sexually transmitted diseases are passed through secual intercourse and other forms of non-sexual contact. Urinary infections/sexually transmitted diseases share common symptoms, but here are a few common symptoms associated with sexually transmitted diseases that are not associated with urinary infections - nausea, fever, sore throat, genital rashes and sores, pain during intercourse.
If you think that you have an urinary infection or a sexually transmitted disease, speak with a doctor today. If you live around New York, NY, go see Marc S. Kaplan MD. He specializes in kidney stones, urinary dysfunction, infections, prostate problems, erectile dysfunction and provides a warm and compassionate environment where you will receive the best care for urology, Manhattan or anywhere else for that matter.