Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Treatment For Syphilis?
Have a friend age 24, who has being leaving for last 10 years with symptoms like for syphilis and tried to advice him to get tested and treated all in vein. What are the severe health related complication is likely to get and is it possible for him to get treated when he tested positive?
posted on
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 6 May 2019
Answered on
Tue, 7 May 2019
Last reviewed on
Hello,
Syphilis is very dangerous and can involve any organ of body.
It can be easily treated with penicillin however if left untreated it can involve the heart or nervous system and even cause death.
Ask your friend to get investigated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rahul Kumar, Dermatologist
Syphilis is very dangerous and can involve any organ of body.
It can be easily treated with penicillin however if left untreated it can involve the heart or nervous system and even cause death.
Ask your friend to get investigated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rahul Kumar, Dermatologist
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Syphilis
Loading Online Doctors....