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This is an infectious sexually transmitted disease affecting the sex
organs and the mouth.
What to look for
There are three stages of syphilis.
In the first stage, 9 days to 7
weeks after having the infecting intercourse, ulcers and sores appear on the genitals,
rectum, or mouth. Lymph nodes near the groin may be swollen as well.
In the second stage, a non-itchy
red rash may appear anywhere on the body. Sores may be around the mouth, sex organs or in
the throat. You may have flulike symptoms. These symptoms may come and go if not treated. , a non-itchy
red rash may appear anywhere on the body. Sores may be around the mouth, sex organs or in
the throat. You may have flulike symptoms. These symptoms may come and go if not treated.
In the dormant stage, the
infection if not treated eventually disappear. It could lay dormant for an indefinite
period of time. You will show no symptoms and it is no longer infectious. However, women
giving birth may pass the disease onto the child.
In the third stage, which can
start anytime from one year to many years later, serious disorders and diseases occur if
the disease is still untreated. You may suffer from ulcers, paralysis, heart disease,
blindness, deafness, insanity.
Syphilis is very serious, particularly if
left untreated. In some patients, the symptoms and the disease clear totally and
researchers do not know the reasons why. This disease always needs to be treated.
Causes
Syphilis is caused by a bacterium called
Treponema palladium, which gains entrance to the body through minor cuts or abrasions in
the skin or mucous membranes, most often during sexual intercourse. The disease is also
transmitted during birth.
Traditional Treatment
If you are lucky enough to catch this
disease early on it may be cured with antibiotics. But if the disease is left untreated,
you run the risk of incurring irreversible damage to your heart or nervous system.
If you have syphilis, you will need regular
check ups well after treatment has finished.
Alternative/Natural
Treatments
Always see your doctor if you suspect you
have this disease. You need to be put on some form of antibiotics immediately. Alternative
treatments can help relieve some of the symptoms.
Herbal Therapies -
Sarsaparilla
is said to aid the treatment of syphilis. Ask about this treatment. Sarsaparilla
is said to aid the treatment of syphilis. Ask about this treatment.
Dietary
Considerations
Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables
and avoid high fat, salty foods. Eat a balanced diet and avoid high-fat, salty, processed
foods, which may make your system too sluggish to fight off disease.
Personal Care
Use acupressure massages, which may help
rid your body of toxins.
Eat a balanced diet to help build up your
immune system.
Prevention
Always wear a condom while having sex.
When to seek further
professional advice
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