Syphilis develops in four stages, each with a different set of symptoms.
Primary stage
During the primary stage of syphilis, a sore (chancre) that is usually painless develops at the site where the bacteria entered the body. This commonly occurs within 3 weeks of exposure but can range from 10 to 90 days. A person is highly contagious during the primary stage.
In men, a chancre often appears in the genital area, usually (but not always) on the penis. These sores are often painless.
In women, chancres can develop on the outer genitals or on the inner part of the vagina. A chancre may go unnoticed if it occurs inside the vagina or at the opening to the uterus (cervix) because the sores are usually painless and are not easily visible.
Swelling of the lymph nodes may occur near the area of the chancre.
A chancre may also occur in an area of the body other than the genitals. When this occurs, the chancre is more likely to be inflamed and produce pus.
The chancre lasts for 28 to 42 days, heals without treatment, and may leave a thin scar. However, just because the chancre has healed does not mean the syphilis is cured or that a person cannot pass the infection to others.
2006-09-16 09:02:38
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answered by Anonymous
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You need to be tested by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. If you have a doctor you trust, see him or her as soon as possible. If you don't, or can't afford a visit right now, then go to the county health department, where they'll be able to test you.
Here's hoping the test comes up negative!
2006-09-16 16:02:39
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answered by Anonymous
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Go to the health department they can diagnose and treat you they will also want names of all your partners and will connect with them for testing. Not only does your dick eventually rot off so does your nose and you go crazy.
2006-09-17 13:44:33
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answered by lona b 3
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This is Dining Out and you are not making nice dinner conversation.
2006-09-16 16:05:07
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answered by redunicorn 7
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Get off here and see a doctor.
2006-09-16 16:01:36
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answered by Anonymous
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go to the doctor
2006-09-16 16:09:38
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answered by Anonymous
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See a doctor immediately!!!
2006-09-16 15:59:16
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answered by Max 6
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go to a doctor or a clinic.
2006-09-16 16:01:39
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answered by . 5
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If your dick falls off you've got it!
2006-09-16 15:57:58
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answered by Moses 2
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you'll have a burning sensation when you urinate
2006-09-16 16:04:04
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answered by Ladder Captain-29 5
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