Gonorrhea In Men And Its Symptoms
Posted by FrankHodson on July 8th, 2014
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can occur either after sexual intercourse or oral stimulation. This disease can affect both men as well as women. The gonorrhea bacterium can affect the rectum as well as the mouth. The symptoms in all three of these areas are somewhat different.
There are many diseases that can occur after sexual intercourse, gonorrhea is one such disease. The symptoms of this disease may differ according to different parts of the body and may take up to four weeks to be seen. In about 10% of all gonorrhea cases the symptoms are not seen but for the rest 90% the symptoms are noticeable and can create a lot of troubles for men.
Symptoms Of Gonorrhea In Men
The male sexual organ can get affected by the gonorrhea bacterium, if a person has anal or vaginal intercourse. Some of the early symptoms of the disease are
- Inflammation of the throat glands because of oral sex
- Burning sensation while urination
- White, green or yellow discharge from the male sexual organ
- Swelling in testicles accompanied by moderate pain
- Burning sensation in throat due to oral stimulation
First of all, one must straight away see a medical examiner if they experiencing these symptoms. It is advisable that if men are facing these symptoms they do not indulge in sexual intercourse or any other type of sexual contact. Many other sexually transmitted diseases have more or less the same symptoms and to know whether you are suffering from gonorrhea or not, it is advisable that you see the doctor. In case if you are diagnosed with any sexually transmitted disease, ensure that you inform your partner. If you have got it from your previous partner, you should also inform him/her to prevent the condition from spreading.
An untreated gonorrhea infection can cause serious health issues as it can spread other parts of the body like the testes, bladder, urethra, seminal vesicles and the prostate. The symptoms of this disease may worsen and lead to
- Difficulty in urination
- Urethral or rectal abscesses
- High levels of pain and swelling of the testicles
Gonorrhea Infection In Other Parts
The gonorrhea infection can also affect other parts of the body. It can be passed to the rectum if a person has anal intercourse with a man suffering from this disease. The symptoms of gonorrhea in the rectum are somewhat different than that of the ones mentioned above, they are
- Itching and soreness in the area surrounding the anus
- Discharge from the rectum
- Severe rectal pain especially during bowel movement
Like penile or vaginal gonorrhea, rectal gonorrhea is also infectious and can cause worsening of the symptoms if it is left untreated. If you have any of above stated symptoms, see a physician immediately.
Similarly the gonorrhea infection can also affect the throat and cause infection of the mouth if oral stimulation is done to the person infected with the bacterium. The main symptom of gonorrhea infection is a swelling and soreness of the throat, which may not be diagnosed as the gonorrhea infection. If you feel that symptoms of the throat are similar to that of this sexually transmitted disease, then it is prudent that you get yourself checked out.
The oral gonorrhea infection can be passed to other individuals through acts like oral stimulation and kissing, so it is better to avoid any form of sexual contact until it is clear whether you are suffering from gonorrhea.
Diagnosis of Gonorrhea
The results of the tests taken for checking of gonorrhea virus may take a few days to come. Your doctor may give you some medicines to relieve the pain and inflammation. The physician will take a sample of the fluid discharged from the woman’s cervix or from the urethra of the man. An anal or throat culture may also be undertaken to check for symptoms of rectal or moth gonorrhea. The physician may also ask you to undergo urine or other tests to check for the presence of any gonorrhea bacterium.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease whose symptoms are somewhat similar to that of gonorrhea. Chlamydia may also happen together with gonorrhea so tests might be taken for both these diseases.
