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The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor I Tran Van Sang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.Gonorrhea is one of the leading sexually transmitted diseases in the world. Gonorrhea can cause very serious complications if left untreated, but can be cured with the right medication. Currently, gonorrhea is on the rise in men. What are the symptoms of gonorrhea in men?
1. What is gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections of the external genitalia, rectum, and throat. This is a very common infection and is increasing in the community, especially among young people aged 15-24 years.2. Symptoms of gonorrhea in men
Symptoms of gonorrhea usually begin 2 days after the body is infected, but can also last longer. However, a few men who are infected do not develop noticeable symptoms. A person infected with gonococcal disease who has no symptoms is called an asymptomatic carrier but is still contagious.
Typically, the disease shows symptoms 1 week after infection. Symptoms of gonorrhea in men are quite easy to confuse with some other diseases. The first noticeable symptom is usually a burning sensation or pain when urinating. As it progresses, other symptoms are:
Genital discharge : Penile discharge is the most common sign of an infection. More or less pus depends on the degree of infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person may experience a discharge of pus within two weeks of infection. Pus draining from the urethra, solid yellow or greenish yellow. Inflammation of the entire urethra: Urinary frequency, difficulty urinating with fever, fatigue, pus at the beginning of the field. The burning sensation increases markedly, sometimes the urine is very painful, causing the patient to urinate drop by drop. And there may be blood in the urine at the end of the yard. Itchy buttocks: Gonorrhea can affect the rectum, causing anal itching and bleeding. Some people have diarrhea and pain when going to the toilet. Sore throat: Gonorrhea can appear in the mouth if you have oral sex, because this is one of the ways that gonorrhea is transmitted. Many people can have gonorrhea in the throat without obvious symptoms. Pain or swelling: Some men have no initial symptoms of gonorrhea. However, when the infection spreads to surrounding areas such as the scrotum and testicles, you will develop epididymitis accompanied by groin pain, which is very dangerous.
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3. How to cure gonorrhea in men
The treatment of gonorrhea in men should adhere to the following treatment principles:
Early diagnosis, correct treatment with prescribed regimen Treat sexual partners to avoid recurrence and spread of the disease During treatment, avoid sexual intercourse sex, avoid causing trauma to the genital area. Should be tested for HIV, syphilis for timely detection. Combined Chlamydia Treatment Routine Clinical Examination and Standard Cure Checkup Antibiotics are now able to cure most gonococcal infections.
4. How to prevent gonorrhea
The safest way to prevent infection with gonorrhea or other sexually transmitted diseases is to not have sex. If you have sex, always use a condom. Be open with your partner, get screened for STIs regularly. If your partner shows signs of infection, avoid sexual contact and advise them to get tested to rule out any possible infection. In a monogamous relationship, use safety measures such as using condoms correctly. Clean genitals before and after sex. In addition, screening for gonorrhea is extremely important to detect the disease early, help treat it effectively and avoid potentially dangerous complications. The package of examination and screening for social diseases at Vinmec International General Hospital is carried out by a team of highly specialized doctors, modern facilities and equipment will help detect gonorrhea in the most accurate way. appropriate counseling and treatment.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
General sources: Department of Preventive Medicine; cdc.gov; bphc.org
