Syphilis in men is currently one of the most serious diseases that is transmitted directly through sexual contact. This disease has been known for a long time and has a very interesting history.
Syphilis in men. Disease onset
They could not cure this disease for a long time. It was believed that it arises as a result of many different sins of man. In Europe and Asia for a very long time this misfortune was unknown, right up to the beginning of the wanderings of Columbus. However, shortly after his expeditions, syphilis in men acquired the character of a pandemic. So the disease spread to Europe, in Russia. Such well-known personalities as Hitler and many cultural figures, including Nietzsche, Gauguin and Beethoven, also suffered from the disease.
Syphilis. Symptoms
A photo of this disease, or rather its external manifestation, makes not the most pleasant impression. These are small sores in the genital area. Just a few weeks later, ulcers and pimples (similar to warts) with a hard surface can disappear, but this does not mean that the disease has left the body. On the contrary, it moved to the second stage of its development, which is accompanied by a rapid increase in body temperature , a rash on the genitals, and weakness. However, the neglected illness is much worse, because it subsequently leads to blindness, the gradual destruction of the nasal septum, paralysis, and many other unpleasant circumstances.
Syphilis in men. Treatment
Doctors who specialize in this ailment claim that with timely diagnosis in the early stages, the disease is treatable. In the Middle Ages, therapy was much simpler and implied the use of arsenic, bismuth and iodine. The danger of these substances did not stop the strong half of humanity in the fight against a terrible disease. Later, in the 20th century, a drug called "Salvarsan" was widely used. Despite the fact that he had many side effects, he was much more effective than previous means.
Today, specialists offer their patients the so-called penicillin therapy. It, coupled with other antibacterial drugs, gives almost 100% effect, and patients no longer remember the problem. However, men should remember that the result of treatment will be faster if the disease is detected at a very early stage of development. Otherwise, the effectiveness of the drugs will be slightly reduced, and we already talked about the consequences of the disease.
Conclusion
So, in this article, we have in general considered the question of what constitutes a disease called syphilis (the photo of which is not intended for the faint of heart). Note that today the number of sick men every day only increases. Moreover, the disease has become a problem not only of many African but also European countries. You can protect yourself from this kind of disease only in two effective ways - to use a condom during intimacy and have a permanent partner. Be healthy!