Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium (gonococcus) that affects the genitourinary system. Most often, infection of the mucous membrane of the urethra, urethra or rectum occurs.
Gonorrhea, symptoms in men
The first of them begin to appear within a week after infection. Only after visiting a doctor, you can accurately establish the diagnosis of gonorrhea. Symptoms in men are slightly different from women, since they primarily affect the urethra. This process is accompanied by pain during urination, as well as purulent discharge, which have a brownish-yellow color. If you do not start timely treatment, over time, there may be swelling or sores at the end of the urethra.
There may also be oral infection, in which the oral cavity and larynx are affected. If in men the symptoms manifest clearly, then it should be noted that in women, the disease can be asymptomatic. The uterus is initially affected, then the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes. After that, the accumulated pus causes constant pain in the lower abdomen. This can cause a menstrual cycle to fail, since pus microparticles can enter the bloodstream.
Diagnostics
If you notice any signs that are similar to the manifestation of gonorrhea, you must contact the clinic. After that, you should undergo a comprehensive examination of the genitourinary system and pass other tests. In addition, be prepared for the fact that you can take samples from the mucous membrane of the pharynx and eyelids, as well as from the rectum. This is necessary to detect the presence of bacteria in the body in order to further determine effective methods of treatment. Based on blood and urine tests, the doctor can diagnose gonorrhea, the symptoms of which are much more pronounced in men than in women. In addition, gonorrhea can develop amid diseases such as trichomoniasis or chlamydia. Therefore, smears to detect these diseases are mandatory.
Chronic gonorrhea in men
This form of disease can occur only if untreated. In turn, this in almost all cases leads to infertility in men. In chronic gonorrhea, there is a discharge of a small amount of pus from the genitals in the morning. Ignoring the disease can also lead to damage to the cornea of the eyes and joints. The chronic form of this disease (as, incidentally, acute gonorrhea) is considered quite dangerous. Since it can lead to serious consequences.
Gonorrhea risk
If statistics are taken into account, then 50% of men and 80% of women with unprotected intercourse can become infected with this disease. Based on this, we can say that virtually every sexual intercourse with an infected person can cause the disease.
If you have discovered gonorrhea, you should not self-medicate, which can only worsen the condition. It is necessary to comply with all the recommendations of the doctor, as well as refuse sex. Be sure to notify partners so that they also undergo a full examination for the presence of gonorrhea and begin treatment already in the initial stage.
Treatment
The most basic method is to take antibiotics that the doctor prescribes individually. Ofloxacin, cefixime, as well as fiprofloxacin are effective drugs for the treatment of this disease. If the development of gonorrhea is accompanied by chlamydia, then azithromycin or dioxicycline will be the best drug. The course of treatment is prescribed only by a doctor.
Remember that gonorrhea, the symptoms in men of which appear some time after infection, has very serious consequences that can lead to infertility. Therefore, timely treatment of this disease is simply necessary!