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Sometimes the action is in some pretty unexpected places.
STD symptoms are not limited to genitalia—they can show up throughout the whole body. Since the usual warning signals—genital discharge, sores, irritation, or pain—aren't the only ones to worry about, here are some other signs you shouldn't ignore. TBL: definitely get up-to-date on your screenings.
Painful urination
Lower abdominal pain
Severe sore throat
Swollen tonsils or lymph nodes
Ulcerations in your mouth and tongue and on the inside of the cheek or lip
Arthritic symptoms, such as swollen joints, hips, knees, and elbows
Painful bowel movements
Anal itching
Fever
Headache
Sore throat
Swollen lymph glands
Rash
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Soaking night sweats and chills
Frequent headaches
Unusual infections
Pain or itchy thighs or butt
Muscle aches and fever
Nausea and vomiting
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Dark urine
Muscle or joint painYellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice)
Rashes on different spots on the body, especially the palms and soles of the feet
Enlarged lymph nodes
Aches