Chlamydia AD FAQ
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease, or STD, caused by a bacterial infection known as Chlamydia trachomatis. It is spread through sexual contact and occurs in men and women.
Symptoms aren’t limited to the genital or pelvic region. You can get oral chlamydia and experience soreness or redness in the throat. Untreated infections can lead to infertility and reproductive disorders.
With the proper treatment, the infection can be cured, eliminating symptoms of chlamydia and the risk for long-term complications.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting a prescription for treating chlamydia. We’ve made this easy as you can now get your chlamydia medicine online.
Treatment for chlamydia is prescribed through oral antibiotics such as azithromycin, doxycycline, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, or clarithromycin are typically used for mild infections. They are usually taken for one to two weeks.
Trichomoniasis AD FAQ
Trichomoniasis is one of many common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It is a parasitic infection transferred by having unprotected sex. Birth control methods do not protect against STDs. One of the only options that offer protection from most STDs is condoms.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 70% of people who have trichomoniasis may not experience any symptoms. It is, therefore, possible for you or your partner to have had the infection from a previous sexual relationship without realizing it.
The best way to prevent this is to get regular tests done as long as you are sexually active with new or changing partners.
It’s very unlikely for trichomoniasis to go away on its own. The best way to cure the condition and manage the symptoms is to treat trichomoniasis with doctor-prescribed medication. The most common medication used is prescription antibiotics.
You can get trichomoniasis treatment online. Start a consult now to connect with a CallonDoc physician.
The best way to manage trichomoniasis is if it is caught early on through testing. Early treatment is essential, especially for pregnant women or women looking to get pregnant in the future.
Left untreated, trichomoniasis can spread to other organs and cause premature births for expecting women and infertility in men.
Having untreated trichomoniasis can also increase your risk of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Trichomoniasis is typically treated with antibiotics. The two most common antibiotics used are metronidazole and tinidazole. These antibiotics may take anywhere between a few days to a few weeks to clear up the infection, depending on how severe the condition is.
For the best results, both you and your partner should take an antibiotic as they may have trichomoniasis without showing symptoms. With CallonDoc, you can get 1/2 off treatment for your partner with CallonDoc’s Expedited Partner Treatment.
Genital Wart AD FAQ
Yes, since genital warts are caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus, they are considered an STD. Thankfully, there is a way to get discreet treatment for genital warts by using CallonDoc should you not wish to see a doctor in person.
A genital warts diagnosis is usually given after an consultation with a medical provider. Sometimes, genital warts can be mistaken for ingrown hairs that have resulted in infected hair follicles. If a doctor is uncertain, a small sample or swab of the wart can be sent to a lab for testing. CallonDoc can treat and test for genital warts all from the comfort and privacy of your home.
The strains of HPV that cause genital warts don't usually cause other health problems, and even though they are caused by HPV, there is almost no increased risk of developing cancer. For low-risk HPV strains, you do not need additional cancer screening tests. However, once visible genital warts are gone, there is still a chance they could come back in the future.
HPV can also result in other health complications, including:
● Higher chance of getting and passing HIV
● Warts that are resistant to treatment
● Cervical dysplasia
Pregnancy: Tell your health care provider if you are pregnant and have genital warts. You can pass the genital warts virus to your child during birth.
Unfortunately, there is no cure for HPV. However, the virus may go away after a while. The main concern for patients with HPV remains to treat the symptoms and get tested regularly so that any possible medical complications can be caught as early as possible. Genital warts can be treated in a number of ways, including topical ointments or more complicated procedures. However, this won’t cure the HPV that caused the warts.
CallonDoc offers patients comprehensive online genital wart treatment that can help them manage their symptoms and overall health.
Mycoplasma AD FAQ
Yes, there are several effective antibiotics available: doxycycline, azithromycin, and moxifloxacin. A course of treatment will typically involve one or more of these medications. If one type of antibiotic medicine for mycoplasma fails, it can be substituted with another. Your online doctor will explore your treatment options and prescribe antibiotics that are most suitable for you.
Although the symptoms are similar, these infections have different causes. A proper STI test should be able to determine which type of active infection you have. In some patients, both types of infections are present simultaneously.
Symptoms develop one to three weeks after exposure to M. genitalium bacteria. This applies only in cases where symptoms present themselves, however. Many people never develop symptoms.
Mycoplasma hominis (M. hominis) is another common species of mycoplasma. It has symptoms very similar to M. genitalium, such as pelvic inflammatory disease. However, it often causes no symptoms at all.
It’s a good idea for your sexual partner to get an online consultation, even if they are not displaying symptoms of a mycoplasma genitalium infection. If they test positive, a mycoplasma home treatment regimen can reduce the chances of future infections from sexual intercourse. However, your partner needs to be tested individually. Do not allow them to take antibiotics that have been prescribed for your own use.
Ureaplasma AD FAQ
Yes, most patients respond rapidly to prescribed antibiotics for ureaplasma. Future infections are still possible, however.
If you have reason to believe that you had sexual contact with an individual who is likely to be infected, it may be a good idea to get a ureaplasma home test. Otherwise, routine testing of healthy, asymptomatic persons is generally not recommended.
The symptoms of a ureaplasma infection are often very similar to those of certain STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which can complicate diagnostic efforts. Getting tested will help you pinpoint the specific cause of your symptoms.
Both species behave very similarly, although it is possible to identify which one is responsible for a ureaplasma infection. U. urealyticum is more likely to cause symptoms in infected individuals. Both species can cause complications in pregnant women.
Yes, it is important to avoid sexual contact until the infection clears up with antibiotics. Your doctor will advise you on when sexual activity can be safely resumed; generally, it takes around three weeks after the completed treatment of ureaplasma.
Syphilis AD FAQ
Yes, syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease, although it can also be passed from mother to unborn baby.
Syphilis is primarily transmitted through sexual intercourse. However, exposure to an ulcer or sore caused by syphilis could transfer the bacteria through the skin. Due to this, condoms cannot 100% prevent the transmission of syphilis. Syphilis can also be transferred through oral sex.
An individual can be infected with syphilis for years without noticing any symptoms. Therefore, testing regularly is essential if you are sexually active.
Syphilis is usually diagnosed by a lab order blood test. There are two types of testing that can be done for syphilis, screening and confirmatory testing. With syphilis screening, if you test positive, it does not necessarily mean a person has syphilis. If tested positive in a screening, a person could have syphilis or something else, however you will need confirmatory testing to get proper treatment. If treated for syphilis and you experience other similar symptoms after treatment, a person could also have a UTI or something else. It is important to not only get treatment, but also get a test to ensure cure.
There are three main stages of syphilis: primary, secondary, and tertiary. People are usually more infectious during the early stages of the condition.
Primary syphilis typically occurs around three to four weeks after first contracting the bacteria. The most common, mild symptoms at this stage of syphilis are sores around the mouth, genitals and rectum, and swollen lymph nodes. These sores can stick around for up to six weeks before disappearing.
Secondary syphilis can happen at any point after the primary stage. The two most common symptoms are skin rashes and a sore throat. As a result of the relatively general nature of the symptoms, secondary syphilis is often mistaken for other skin conditions like psoriasis.
An additional stage is sometimes referred to between secondary and tertiary syphilis. It’s known as latent syphilis and refers to a period of time where the infection becomes dormant again, and people experience little to no symptoms.
Tertiary syphilis is the most advanced stage of the disease and could lead to major health problems like blindness, hearing loss, heart disease, and even death.
Yes, using the right meds for syphilis can cure you of the disease. Getting treated as soon as possible is vital.
Herpes AD FAQ
Genital herpes is one of the world’s most common STDs, transmitted during unprotected sex. However, some forms of herpes, including oral herpes, can be transferred through skin-to-skin contact or kissing.
Genital herpes causes painful blisters to form around your genitalia and may be accompanied by several uncomfortable symptoms related to the blisters.
Most people only get diagnosed with genital herpes years after they’re infected. That’s because the virus can remain dormant for a long time before manifesting symptoms.
Some of the first signs of genital herpes are small white or red fluid-filled blisters appearing on or around your genital or rectal area.
There is no known cure for herpes, but there are effective treatment options for herpes outbreaks.
The best way to treat genital herpes is to take daily suppressive therapy medications. The most common drugs used include Acyclovir and Famciclovir. They are antiviral medications that can help reduce the severity and frequency of herpes outbreaks.
CallonDoc offers online herpes medicine prescriptions and consultations with board-certified doctors. This can help you quickly and affordably access the right medication for you.
There is no cure for genital herpes, and the condition is not seen as life-threatening. However, not taking medication or a herpes remedy to manage the symptoms or severity of the outbreak could lead to other complications, including bladder issues and yeast infections. If left untreated, you can also risk spreading herpes to other sexual partners who may not have herpes. If you are in a relationship, you and your partner should get tested for herpes with a CallonDoc At-Home Test Kit. If one partner tests positive and the other negative, you should seek suppressive therapy with CallonDoc.
Confirming a herpes diagnosis requires simple testing methods such as a physical exam and scraping the blisters to take a viral culture. You can also test for Herpes from home with At-Home test kits from CallonDoc. Order the kit online delivered to your door, provide the needed samples and send it back to an accredited lab. Secure results online where televisit and treatment is included with your test.
Once the diagnosis is confirmed, a doctor can provide you with a prescription to help reduce the severity and frequency of the outbreaks.
Urethritis AD FAQ
No, urethritis and a urinary tract infection (UTI) are two different conditions, although symptoms of a UTI and urethritis may be similar.
Urethritis refers to inflammation caused by a bacterial infection in the urethra. A urinary tract infection refers to the infection of the urinary tract.
Despite this difference, it is possible to have a UTI and urethritis simultaneously, which can make the two conditions difficult to distinguish. One way to ensure proper treatment or clearance of an STD is through testing to confirm your diagnosis and cure. CallonDoc can provide both treatment and testing as well as a test of cure.
Urethritis is most commonly caused by an infection from bacteria. Bacteria affecting the bladder or kidneys may spread to the lining of the urethra. In other cases, bacteria found in the genital area may also cause inflammation leading to urethritis.
Urethritis is most commonly diagnosed during a medical consultation, where a discussion of symptoms can help a doctor determine whether you have the condition or not.
If the symptoms don’t offer a clear diagnosis, a doctor may order a urine test to confirm the presence of bacteria.
Urethritis can be cleared up by treating the source of the infection that caused your urethra to be inflamed.
A board-certified doctor may recommend varying treatments depending on the cause of the urethritis. If your condition was caused by a virus, an antiviral medication will be prescribed according to treatment protocols recommended by the Board of Medical Specialties.
If your urethritis was caused by a bacterial infection, a course of antibiotics might be prescribed to clear up the condition.
The most commonly prescribed medicine to treat urethritis include:
● Azithromycin
● Doxycycline
● Erythromycin
● Ofloxacin
It is possible to recover from urethritis without using any medication, but there’s always the danger that the bacteria that caused the inflammation may remain in your body.
This is especially dangerous if your urethritis is caused by an STD, which could result in health complications if left untreated and undiagnosed.
Depression
Yes. After evaluating and diagnosing your condition, and if the doctor feels medication is appropriate, they can prescribe an antidepressant medication online and send it to your local pharmacy.
CallonDoc does not prescribe controlled substances, such Valium®, Xanax®, Ativan®, or Klonopin®.
It can take up to 4-8 weeks for antidepressant medications to fully take effect. Every person is different, and no two people will have the same experience.
If your symptoms worsen or become unmanageable while you are waiting for a prescribed medication to take effect, ask a doctor about other medication options.
Both have their advantages and are effective in treatment depression. Many people have the best results when therapy and medications are used in combination.
If therapy alone is not working for you, ask about medication options. Alternatively, if medications alone aren’t enough, investigate psychotherapy options.
Yes, you don’t need a referral with a CallonDoc physician. After an evaluation and consultation, our doctor will discuss your options with you.
If the doctor determines medication is appropriate, CallonDoc will send an online prescription to the local pharmacy of your choice or ship it to your home.
Yes, many of our patients see us to get refills on their current antidepressant medications. After a consultation with a qualified physician to determine if you qualify, CallonDoc will send an online refill request to your pharmacy.
Derm Condition
A board-certified Dermatologist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) that has completed 4 years of medical school as well as 1 year of internship and a minimum of 3 years of dermatology residency. They are the experts in over 3,000 conditions affecting hair, skin, and nails. They can see patients of all ages and are able to address medical, surgical, and cosmetic concerns.
Most people see a Dermatologist once yearly for an overall skin check. If there is a personal or family history of skin cancers, abnormal moles, or other conditions such as acne, eczema, or psoriasis, the frequency of visits can be increased.
Dermatologists recommend performing a once-monthly self-skin examination to check for new or changing spots. You should examine all aspects of your skin, using mirrors or a partner as needed. Do not forget to try to examine your scalp, look between fingers and toes, check the bottoms of your feet, and examine the groin area. Please have any new or changing lesions examined by a Dermatologist to determine if any treatments are needed.
UV damage is the biggest skin aging culprit. Daily sun protection measures (even in the winter) is the best preventative step. Avoiding smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, other drugs, staying hydrated, and eating a well-balanced diet can all have positive anti-aging effects as well.
Topical vitamin A products (retinols, retinoids) are the overall most effective topicals for addressing skin aging concerns such as loss of elasticity, fine lines, skin texture changes, and dyspigmentation. There are various over-the-counter products and prescription products that contain these active ingredients. People with very sensitive skin can sometimes have a more difficult time tolerating these topicals as they can be irritating to the skin.
