How do I know if it is an STD or UTI?

Early symptoms of UTI and STD are similar. Here's a quick guide to help you clear your doubts.

By: Bhakti Paun Sharma | | Updated: July 18, 2015 11:13 am

Burning sensation while urinating, urge to urinate frequently, spotting or discharge could all be signs of urinary tract infection (UTI) or in some cases sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Since the early signs of infection are similar in both UTI and STD, how do you identify the actual problem you are going through? Also Read - Can you get pregnant if you suffer from endometriosis?

Also Read - 8 natural remedies to prepone your periods

Causes of Urinary Tract Infections Also Read - World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: Home remedies to regulate your periods during lockdown

A urinary tract infection is caused by the E Coli a bacteria present in feces. These bacteria, when transferred from the rectal area to your genital area, can pass to the bladder and lead to an infection.

Causes of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases, on the other hand, are caused by infections transmitted through sexual acts or in some cases even due to intravenous needle use and blood transfusions. While the reasons for both are different, UTIs may show symptoms a little earlier than STDs in most cases. Read more on the symptoms, causes and treatment of STDs here.

Symptoms of UTI

Frequent urination
Discomfort while urinating
High fever
Blood in the urine
Nausea or fatigue

If you observe these symptoms after sexual intercourse, it may not always be a sexually transmitted disease or infection; it could be merely UTI. Similarly, burning sensation in urine or frequent urination can be the early signs of STD.

Symptoms of STD

Discomfort while urinating
Painful intercourse
Vaginal discharge
Swelling or irritation in genital area

While home remedies to treat UTIs are effective, it is important that you visit the doctor if there is a frequent reoccurrence. If you are suffering from UTIs frequently, it is necessary to consult your doctor and get advanced tests done to check if you are affected by any STD. If diagnosed at an early stage, most STDs can be treated.

Maneka Gandhi: 660 'one-stop' help centres planned for women

Home to Hospital Care: Delhi govt. approves free ambulance service

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com

+91 – 22 – 6697 1234

91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

We respect your privacy

Maneka Gandhi: 660 'one-stop' help centres planned for women

Home to Hospital Care: Delhi govt. approves free ambulance service

5 home remedies that will help you treat UTIs without antibiotics

Twitter floods with women calling out doctors who don't take Urinary Tract Infection(UTI) seriously

Prevent recurrence of UTI with arrowroot powder

5 complications of urinary tract infection you should know

7 simple natural remedies to treat urinary tract infection

About The health Site

Useful Links