Gonorrhea Symptoms

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. It infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract that including the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tube. This can also infect the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, eyes, and rectum.

What are the Symptoms of Gonorrhea?

Symptoms of gonorrhea in men:

• Painful urination
• Pain in one testicle or both
• Pus-like discharge from the tip of the penis

Gonorrhea in women leads to the following symptoms:

• Increased vaginal discharge
• Painful urination
• Vaginal bleeding between periods
• Bleeding after vaginal intercourse
• Pelvic pain and abdominal pain

Common symptoms in men and women:

• Anal itching
• Soreness in the genital or anus
• Bleeding
• Painful bowel movements

Gonorrhea Causes

You can get gonorrhea from any kind of sexual contact, including:

• Oral intercourse
• Giving and receiving anal sex
• Vaginal intercourse

How is Gonorrhea Diagnosed?

If you have any symptoms or sexual history, your healthcare provider will ask you about them. Urine tests are often used to diagnose gonorrhea. Doctors may also recommend further testing such as:

• Obtaining a sample of cervix fluid for testing during a pelvic exam.
• Collecting a sample of fluid from the penis.
• Throat or anal culture to see if the infection is in those areas

Treatment of Gonnorhea

Adults with gonorrhea are treated with antibiotics. Uncomplicated gonorrhea should be treated with antibiotics because of emerging drug-resistant strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Antibiotic resistance is making gonorrhea increasingly difficult to treat. Symptoms should be observed by a doctor if they have not improved after a few days. If the treatment is working, further testing can be conducted.

Amoxicilin is a known antibiotic that treats symptoms of gonorrhea. Avoid having sexual contact in any form of sexual practice while on treatment. You can buy Amoxicillin from any pharmacy, as it is an easily available drug. You can also order Amoxicillin online.

Preventions of Gonorrhea

• Avoid casual sex and multiple sexual partners
• Be in a healthy and long-term monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner who has been tested
• Practice safer sex by using condoms correctly and regularly.
• If you have been diagnosed with or treated for gonorrhea, inform your partner. If you and your partner have been diagnosed with gonorrhea, do not engage in sexual activity until your treatment is complete.