Male gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is transmitted mainly by unprotected sexual intercourse.
The first sign indicative of gonorrhea is inflammation in the urethra, which leads to the appearance of light-colored discharge that over time becomes darker, in addition to also having a feeling of pain and burning when urinating.
It is important that in the presence of signs and symptoms indicative of male gonorrhea, the man goes to the urologist to confirm the diagnosis and initiated the most appropriate treatment, which involves the use of antibiotics, thus preventing the development of complications, such as infertility.
Symptoms of male gonorrhea
The main symptoms that may be indicative of male gonorrhea are:
- Pain and burning when urinating;
- low fever;
- inflammation of the urethra;
- Yellowish-white secretion, similar to pus, which goes out by the urethra;
- Frequent desire to urinate;
- Inflammation in the anus, in case there has been an unprotected anal relationship;
- Sore throat, in case of oral intercourse.
In general, the symptoms of male gonorrhea usually appear 2 to 10 days after contact with the bacteria responsible for the infection.
It is important that a man be aware of the appearance of these symptoms, so it is possible that adequate treatment and the transmission of the bacteria to another person can be initiated.
Online test of symptoms
To know the possibility of having gonorrhea, please select the symptoms that presents:
This test is a tool that serves only as a means of guidance. Therefore, it does not have the purpose of giving a diagnosis and does not replace the consultation with an infectologist, gynecologist or urologist.
How the diagnosis is made
The diagnosis of gonorrhea is made by the urologist according to the signs and symptoms presented by the man and by the analysis of the secretion released by the urethra. This secretion is sent to the laboratory to process and the tests of identification of the bacteria are done. Understand how the identification of gonorrhea is done.
How the treatment is done
Treatment for male gonorrhea should be indicated by the urologist, and the use of antibiotics is usually recommended, which should be used according to the guidance, even if there are no more symptoms. In addition, it is important that the treatment is also performed by the partner (the one), because thus it is possible to avoid contagion again. Learn more about gonorrhea treatment.
One way to complement antibiotic treatment is to make use of some home remedies that have antimicrobial properties and help relieve symptoms, and it is important that it is recommended by the doctor. Here are some home remedy options for gonorrhea.
Male gonorrhea has a cure?
Gonorrhea has a cure provided antibiotic treatment is done according to the doctor’s guidance. It is important that the treatment is done to the end, even if there are no longer apparent signs and symptoms, because thus it is possible to ensure the elimination of the bacteria, avoid the resistance of this infectious agent and prevent the development of complications, such as infertility.
