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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Can Syphilis Cause Pain

Health Encyclopedia: Syphilis

Alternative Names

Lues


Symptoms

The symptoms of syphilis depend on the stage of the disease. Many people do not have symptoms.

In general, painless sores and swollen lymph nodes are symptoms of primary syphilis. Those with secondary syphilis may also have fever, fatigue, aches and pains, and loss of appetite, among other symptoms. Tertiary syphilis causes heart, brain, and nervous system problems.

For more information, see the article on the specific stage ...

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Health Guide

VDRL
...bleeding. How the test will feel When the needle is inserted to draw blood, you may feel moderate pain, or only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. ... Read more »
RPR
...necessary. How the test will feel When the needle is inserted to draw blood, you may feel moderate pain, or only a prick or stinging sensation. Afterward, there may be some throbbing. ... Read more »
Stroke secondary to syphilis
...treatment, see the article on stroke. Antibiotics are used in high doses to treat the syphilis infection. Pain killers may be needed to control severe headaches. Support Groups ... Read more »
General paresis
...hallucinations and delusions, decreased intellectual functioning, speech changes, and brief, sharp, "lightning" pains that are characteristic of tabes dorsalis. General paresis typically begins... Read more »
Genital sores: male
...transmitted diseases. All cases should be promptly evaluated by a medical professional. Itching , painful urination , drainage from the penis or pain at the site of the sore may... Read more »

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