Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is extremely infectious. This disease is attributed to Treponema pallidum, a microbe having the shape of a corkscrew. It is interesting to note that syphilis is that third most widespread contagious disease reported in the United States. This sexually transmitted disease is more prevalent in the urban regions as well as the southern states of the country.

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Syphilis advances in three phases - primary, secondary plus tertiary. The initial indication of the primary stage of syphilis is a little, generally single abscess or sore known as chancre that normally becomes visible between 10 days and six weeks following exposure to the microbe. The chancre is basically a stiff sore that has distinctly marked margins that are somewhat elevated.

When the chancre emerges on the penis, it is easily noticeable. Nevertheless, when a chancre appears on the anal region, cervix, labia, or the mouth, it mostly goes without being seen, since it is generally not accompanied by pain. However, there are occasions when the emergence of a chancre is painful. In addition, the chancre may also be accompanied by distended lymph glands.

On many occasions, the chancre generally heals on its own within two months of its appearance even if it is not treated. However, this cannot be taken as an indication that the disease has been prevailed over. On the contrary, when the chancre disappears even when it is not treated, it is actually a sign of the fact that this sexually transmitted disease has moved into its secondary stage.

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Abrasions that appear to be akin to the original chancre are generally conspicuous when they emerge on the palms of the hands as well as the soles of the feet. The chancre may also be accompanied by an indiscriminate rash together with painful muscles and joints, in addition to fever. The patient may also have patches that are similar to warts in appearance on his genitals.

Similar to the chancre, these symptoms also fade after some time. The disease remains extremely contagious during the primary and secondary stages.

After remaining dormant for several years, the infection by Treponema pallidum may suddenly break out during the stage known as tertiary syphilis. During this stage, tender or supple tumours known as gummas are likely to develop on any part of the body and this sexually transmitted disease is likely to cause damage to the nervous system or the cardiovascular system. It is interesting to note that when the disease reaches this stage, it does not remain infectious any longer.

It has been found that treatment with herbal remedies is extremely useful in controlling the swelling and inflammation associated with syphilis, but they are unable to cure the basic ailment. Antibiotics need to be used to cure syphilis completely.

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Supplements and herbs

Specific herbs and supplements are useful in curing the sexually transmitted disease syphilis. For instance, the patients may take capsules or tincture prepared from astragalus in doses recommended on the label of the product, as this herb is effective in protecting the immune system. Alternately, the patient may also take butcher's broom ruscogenin tablets in dosage of 100 mg once every day, since this helps to reduce the size of the distended lymph glands.

Taking vitamin C supplements in dosage of 750 mg to 2500 mg four times every day helps to perk up the functioning of the immune system. In addition, taking supplements containing zinc in dosage of 100 mg (ensure that you do not use this mineral in excessive dose) encourages healing of syphilis infection and, at the same time, it is also crucial for the well-being of the reproductive organs.

Supplements containing colloidal silver taken as per the directions on the label of the product help to lessen the inflammation rapidly and also encourage the healing process of the lesions caused by syphilis.

People suffering from syphilis may also benefit from taking vitamin B complex in dosage of 50 mg thrice every day, since it is essential for the functioning of the enzyme systems inside the cells. Another beneficial supplement is coenzyme Q 10, which ought to be taken in dosage of anything between 30 mg and 60 mg daily.

It may be noted that coenzyme Q 10 is a very powerful forager of the harmful free radicals produced by the body. In addition, taking vitamin K supplements in dosage of 100 mcg every day is essential for facilitating blood clotting. However, this supplement is usually eliminated by the antibiotics taken by syphilis patients and, hence, it is important to confer with you physician about the period of treatment with vitamin K.

Supplements containing garlic are effective in invigorating the immune system and they work in the form of a natural antibiotic. This supplement should be taken as per the directions on the label of the product. In addition, taking kelp in dosage of anything between 1000 mg and 1500 mg provides a fair amount of minerals and vitamins to the body.

Syphilis patients will also find that external application of copaiba oil to the lesions every day is beneficial, as it helps to alleviate inflammations and, at the same time, speeds up the healing process. People struggling with this extremely contagious infection will also find using rooibos tea bags helpful. This tea needs to be prepared following the directions on the label of the product. Drinking this tea prevents the inflammation as well as pain that are commonly associated with syphilis.

Syphilis patients will also benefit by taking the leaves of the herb gokulakanta. A decoction prepared from the leaves of this plant is employed to treat this sexually transmitted disease as well as gonorrhea. The leaves of gokulakanta are very effective in disinfecting the blood and also help in the treatment of urinary disorders, in addition to curing liver problems, for instance, jaundice and hepatitis.

In addition, the herb known as Indian pennywort is also said to be an effective remedy for chancre stage of syphilis. This herb is effective since it facilitates in preventing development of ulcers which are the symptoms of syphilis. Prepare a refined powder using the dried up leaves of the Indian pennywort and apply it directly to the ulcers caused by syphilis. This will facilitate in the successful treatment and cure of this sexually transmitted disease.

Aromatherapy

Many patients enduring syphilis may find aromatherapy beneficial to improve their condition. In fact, several beneficial essential oils are employed to treat syphilis. Some of them include frankincense essential oil and lemon essential oil.

Homeopathy

Specific homeopathic remedies have been found to be useful in treating syphilis. The most common homeopathic medications recommended to cure this sexually transmitted disease include Aurum, Syphilinum, Mercurius vivus and Medorrhinum.

Additional things you may do

Besides using prescription drugs, herbs and supplements, homeopathic remedies and aromatherapy, you may do a number of other things to heal syphilis. For instance, it is important to take the complete regimen of the antibiotic that has been prescribed to cure the disease. If you only take a portion of the prescribed medicine, it will only obliterate the feeblest bacteria, while the stronger ones that are resilient to antibiotics will continue to multiply.

While taking antibiotics, you should also take probiotic supplements, for instance, Bifidobacterium bifidus or Lactobacillus acidophilous, as this will help to look after the helpful bacteria present in the digestive tract. These probiotic supplements should be taken for a period of two weeks following completion of the prescribed antibiotic course. It is important to take the probiotic supplement as late in time as possible from taking the antibiotic.

People suffering from syphilis ought to keep away from 5-HTP supplements, as this sexually transmitted disease changes the use of the amino acid tryptophan as well as other related chemicals like 5-HTP by the body and as a result of which they convert into nerve toxins.

It is advisable that syphilis patients should always use latex condom lubricated with nonoxynol-9 while engaging in sexual intercourse. They should continue using this type of latex condom till the infection has been cured completely, as syphilis is extremely infectious.

At the same time, they should be conscious of the fact that using a condom does not ensure total protection from spreading the contagion. In such cases, the only way to prevent the infection from spreading is to abstain from any type of sexual activity.

When a professional healthcare practitioner has diagnosed that an individual is struggling with syphilis, the patients may also employ acupuncture, as it has been found beneficial for people infected by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. In effect, acupuncture not only facilitates in augmenting the functioning of the immune system, but also lowers tension - these two aspects have the aptitude to speed up the healing process and also avoid the recurrence of the disease.

In addition, use of Chinese herbs may also be somewhat useful for treating various types of sexually transmitted diseases. However, before using any of the alternative remedies, it is essential that a regular healthcare practitioner makes the correct diagnosis of your condition and also begins the appropriate treatment.

It may be noted that it is only possible to heal a number of sexually transmitted diseases using the standard antibiotics and there may be grave problems, provided these STDs are not treated appropriately.

While diet has no role either in the treatment or cure of syphilis, you may take a handful of foods that facilitate in providing relief from specific symptoms of this disease/ infection. For instance, taking rice, wheat, honey, bitter vegetables, such as bitter gourd as well as radish, green gram, barley and foods cooked in sesame oil assists in providing relief from certain symptoms of syphilis.

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