Infezioni trasmesse sessualmente (Malattie sessualmente trasmissibili) can come with a lot of burdens on the patient. The challenges include both social and economic ones. tuttavia, living with STIs should not stop people from living healthily. With the right approach in terms of care and treatment, dovresti aspettarti di vivere quanto chi non ha malattie sessualmente trasmissibili.
Senza pratiche salutari, le persone che vivono con malattie sessualmente trasmissibili possono sviluppare e/o sperimentare molte complicazioni di salute come avere più malattie sessualmente trasmissibili e infertilità se non trattate in tempo utile. Queste sono le pratiche e le abitudini quotidiane che possono aiutarti a lasciare felicemente a lungo le malattie sessualmente trasmissibili mantenendo un forte sistema immunitario per il benessere e la salute generali:
Praticare sesso sicuro in ogni momento
STIs and/or STDs are transmitted through sexual contact between sex partners. A person living with STIs should use condoms correctly to avoid spreading the infections to another person with no STI.
Anche, a person living with STI needs safe sex to avoid getting another type of infection. Even sexual intercourse between people living with STIs can lead to multiplication and buildup of the infections among partners. Safe sex should be practiced at all times.
Regular testing for other STIs or STDs
Most STIs have zero symptoms, perciò, testing for the possibility of having another STI is key to leaving healthily. Per esempio, having different infections such as syphilis can worsen the HIV status of an individual who is HIV-positive by making it progress rapidly.
Anche, a syphilis-infected person who has HIV but is not aware can also get some complications as HIV makes it difficult to treat other STDs. To keep good health on track, getting frequent testing is the best way to know and maintain a healthy life.
Avoid any other form of STI or illness
STIs such as HIV is a great burden by themselves. Adding another burden of infections/STIs would deteriorate your health further. Per esempio, HIV makes the immune system so weak making the patient more susceptible to every bacteria, germ, and virus.
Additional infections such as gonorrhea can easily kill an HIV-positive person than a person who is HIV-free. Avoid other forms of illness when already having infections because of the weak immune system. Wash your hands regularly to avoid water-borne diseases such as cholera.
Always go for any necessary vaccinations to reduce the chances of getting the preventable illness.
Follow medication guidance and medical prescription
When living with STI, strictly follow the doctor’s instructions and the prescriptions given to you. Skipping taking drugs can worsen your health wellbeing as the infections (virus or bacteria) can become resistant to the drug thereafter making your immunity weak to protect the body. Ensure you adhere to the doctor’s instructions and prescription given.
Avoid drug and alcohol abuse
Abusing drugs can lead to a number of social challenges and irresponsibility. A person living with STIs when under the influence of excessive alcohol can easily engage in unsafe sex. Some illegal drugs can also weaken the immune system.
Avoiding drug abuse will help you to remain sober and make sound decisions before engaging in sex or making personal health-related actions.
Anche, certain anti-STD drugs can react with illegal drugs and alcohol to cause some serious side effects such as dizziness. Excessive alcohol is dangerous, and if you have to take alcohol while having STI, have a candid conversation and consultations with your doctor or health professional for further guidance.
Too much alcohol can influence your medication behaviors as you can start skipping anti-STI drugs such as ARVs for HIV/AIDS.
Leave smoking
Smettere di fumare e fumare è un grande beneficio per la salute in quanto riduce una serie di problemi di salute e rischi come il cancro ai polmoni, attacco di cuore, e ictus.
Il fumo ha diversi impatti sulla salute e le persone che convivono con malattie sessualmente trasmissibili che fumano sono più esposte ai seguenti problemi di salute rispetto alle persone con malattie sessualmente trasmissibili che non fumano:
- Sviluppare diversi tipi di cancro come il cancro ai polmoni, tumori del collo dell'utero e dell'ano, e tumori della testa e del collo tra gli altri tumori.
- Sviluppa malattie cardiache e polmonite batterica.
- Develop health problems affecting the mouth such as oral hairy leukoplakia and oral candidiasis.
- Reduced lifespan.
- Develop a poor response to STI and or STD treatment
- Attract other infections more easily.
Manage physical, psicologico, and emotional wellbeing
People living with STIs are usually facing distress and depression. Accepting STIs as any other health condition can help you avoid stress-related STD infections. Generalmente, stress and depression can deteriorate physical health conditions like malattie cardiache.
Always ensure you maintain psychological and emotional wellbeing through psychosocial and mental health support. Consult a mental health professional for counseling.
Regular physical activity
Excise your body and mind to keep your entire body system strong. Regular exercise such as running, digging, a passeggio, and games keep you fit, keeping off both depression and stress at bay.
Physical exercise is also a good immune system booster. Exercise your mind through video games enhances your memory, concentrazione, Attenzione, e pensiero critico. Other benefits of regular exercise include: increasing your endurance, forza, fitness, e livelli di energia; improving mood while reducing risks of depression.
Physical exercises are key. And people living with STIs can do the same exercises as people who do not have STIs. It is good to come up with a physical activity schedule and commit to it.
Mangia sano
Healthy diet is key to managing your STI conditions and overall health and wellbeing. For a well-balanced diet, you can consider consulting a health professional to guide you whenever possible. They can even refer you to a nutritionist or dietitian who can provide a comprehensive guideline on your nutrition uptake.
Adopting a healthy eating schedule and habits has several benefits such as:
- Provide sufficient energy and needed nutrients to the body in order to effectively fight infections.
- Helps maintain a healthy weight
- Managing the signs and symptoms for those STIs that can show signs.
- Aiuta nell'assorbimento efficace dei medicinali e anche di eventuali effetti collaterali che potrebbero emergere successivamente.
Pensieri HP: Raising your awareness will give you a better understanding of good health care and self-maintenance. View our article for more information — Fattori per aumentare la consapevolezza della salute.
Conclusione
La scelta di vivere in salute e a lungo con le malattie sessualmente trasmissibili è esclusivamente sotto il tuo controllo. Goditi uno stile di vita sano e manterrai le malattie sessualmente trasmissibili sotto il tuo pieno controllo e autorità. Tutto sta nelle tue attività quotidiane, dieta, e mentalità.
