A sexually transmitted disease is an infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Some can also spread through blood or from mother to child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding.

What are the most common STDs?

The most common STDs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV/AIDS.

What symptoms should I look for?

Possible symptoms include pain or burning when urinating, unusual genital discharge, sores, blisters, or rash in the genital area, lower abdominal or pelvic pain, and fever or fatigue. Many STDs can be present without symptoms.

How are STDs diagnosed?

Diagnosis may involve blood tests, urine tests, or swabs from the genital area or throat.

Some STDs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis, can be cured with antibiotics. Others, like herpes and HIV, cannot be cured but can be managed effectively with medication.

How can I prevent an STD?

Prevention steps include using condoms every time you have sex, getting regular STD screenings, having a mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner, and avoiding needle sharing.

What should I do if I think I have an STD?

Seek medical attention promptly. Early diagnosis and treatment protect your health and help prevent spreading the infection to others.

Kidney Cancer

Updated: Sep 9

Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is one of the most common urologic cancers. Most cases are diagnosed incidentally during imaging tests, but early detection is crucial for successful treatment. At our clinic in Tbilisi, we provide expert care for kidney cancer, from diagnosis to surgery and follow-up.

What Is Kidney Cancer?

Kidney cancer usually begins in the lining of small tubes (renal tubules) in the kidney. The most common type is renal cell carcinoma (RCC).

Risk Factors

Age over 50
Smoking
High blood pressure
Obesity
Family history of kidney cancer
Exposure to toxic substances (e.g. cadmium, certain solvents)

Common Symptoms

Kidney cancer often has no symptoms in early stages, but may present with:

Blood in the urine (hematuria)
Flank or back pain
Abdominal mass
Fatigue or unexplained weight loss
Fever not related to infection

If you notice blood in your urine, contact a urologist immediately.

Diagnosis

We provide a complete workup including:

Ultrasound and CT/MRI of the abdomen
Blood and urine tests
Renal mass biopsy (if needed)

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on the tumor’s size, location, and spread:

Partial nephrectomy – kidney-sparing surgery for small tumors
Radical nephrectomy – full kidney removal for larger or complex tumors
Laparoscopic or robotic surgery – minimally invasive options available
Active surveillance – in selected cases
Immunotherapy or targeted therapy – for advanced/metastatic cancer

📞 Early diagnosis can save your kidney and your life. Call +995598257727 to book a consultation with a urologist in Tbilisi.