Developing complications

If the STDs are left untreated, your immune system takes a heavy toll which will not be visible from outside. Untreated STDs are like termites - silent destroyers that chew the wood internally and destroy your furniture. It develops catastrophic complications in your body leading to severe damage to the parts of the body. Below are a few examples of the damages caused by untreated STDs. Syphilis - dementia, blindness, motor skill loss and damage to brain, heart, bones HPV - anal cancer, cervical cancer HIV - opportunistic infections, reduced life expectancy Genital herpes - meningitis, bladder problems Hepatitis B - liver cancer, cirrhosis From the above, it becomes clear that timely STD screening and getting a proper diagnosis is very important. Living in ignorance will not only affect your body but your immediate well-wishers as well.