Symptoms of gonorrhea

In recent years, gonorrhea has shown a clear increasing trend in the world. This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by gonococci, with purulent infection of the urogenital system as the main manifestation. It is usually more common in sexually active young men and women. Gonorrhea is the most common sexually transmitted disease in my country, and its incidence rate ranks second among sexually transmitted diseases in my country. We must prevent it.

Gonorrhea is a Class B infectious disease that requires key prevention and treatment as stipulated in the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases". For the health of the general public, I would like to popularize some relevant knowledge about gonorrhea. The first thing to talk about is the symptoms of gonorrhea, so that you can know more quickly whether you are sick and receive treatment in time.

Gonorrhea is divided into uncomplicated gonorrhea, complicated gonorrhea, extra-urogenital gonorrhea and disseminated gonorrhea. The main symptoms of gonorrhea include frequent and urgent urination, painful urination, pus discharge from the urethra, or purulent secretions from the cervix and vagina. Or there may be symptoms of gonococcal conjunctivitis, proctitis, pharyngitis, or symptoms of disseminated gonorrhea.

Of course, gonorrhea still has complications, such as 1. Complications of gonorrhea in men

(1) Gonorrheal balanoposthitis is caused by the purulent secretions of gonorrhea irritating the glans penis and inner foreskin. It begins with local burning, itching, slight pain, foreskin edema and erosion. The glans is flushed and slightly eroded. In severe cases, the foreskin is significantly edematous and cannot be turned up. The glans is red and swollen, and inflammatory phimosis may occur.

(2) Gonorrheal urethral stricture If gonorrhea is not cured for a long time, it may cause urethral stricture after several months or years. Initially, the patient will feel nothing, but gradually urination becomes difficult, the urge to urinate becomes frequent, and the urine is thin and weak and cannot be ejected directly, until the urine cannot be discharged or only drips out.

(3) Gonorrheal prostatitis is divided into acute and chronic types. Acute prostatitis has a rapid onset and is characterized by frequent urination and painful urination, especially the pain aggravated after urination. There is also dull pain in the perineum and near the anus, and pain during bowel movements. Rectal examination showed that the prostate was swollen, the surface was uneven, and it was painful when pressed. There was often purulent secretion flowing out of the urethra. Chronic prostatitis: Acute prostatitis can easily turn into chronic prostatitis if it is not treated thoroughly. Symptoms include a feeling of heaviness and tenderness in the perineum, frequent urination, and often low back pain. Rectal examination showed prostate enlargement, multiple nodules, tenderness to touch, abnormal secretions during massage, and increased white blood cell count.

(4) Gonorrheal epididymitis is caused by gonococci invading the epididymis through the ejaculatory duct. It manifests as swelling of the epididymis, with hard nodules touching the surface, often with radiating pain, accompanied by fever and general discomfort.

(5) Gonorrheal seminal vesiculitis: gonorrhea invades through the ejaculatory duct, vas deferens or lymphatic vessels. There is a feeling of heaviness and distension in the perineum, which worsens during urination and defecation. The pain radiates to the vas deferens and testicles, and the urine is clear.

2. Complications of gonorrhea in women

Gonorrhea in women, especially gonococcal infection of the cervix, may be combined with infection of the upper reproductive system, causing more serious consequences, such as gonococcal pelvic inflammatory disease, including endometritis, salpingitis, tubo-ovarian cysts, pelvic abscess, peritonitis, etc.

(1) Patients with endometritis may experience increased vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, uterine enlargement and pain, and fever in acute cases.

(2) Patients with salpingitis experience fever, chills, general malaise, vomiting, and cramping pain in the lower abdomen and waist, which may radiate to the perineum. There is a lot of leucorrhea with pus and blood. There is tenderness on both sides of the lower abdomen when palpated. Small tender lumps can be felt and the uterus is also tender. If the treatment is not timely and thorough, it will become chronic salpingitis and may cause ectopic pregnancy. The inflammation of the fallopian tube may cause adhesion, water accumulation or pus accumulation, which may lead to infertility.

It is best to diagnose and treat it as early as possible. Of course, don't take any medication before a diagnosis is made. No sexual activity until the disease is cured. Pay attention to rest and personal hygiene. Prognosis is also very important. Within two weeks after the end of treatment, another examination should be conducted to prevent gonorrhea from recurring and causing trouble to the patient again.