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Ways To Tell If You Have Gonorrhoea - Gonorrhoea & Chlamydia Infection Treatments



Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009

by Kacycarr
http://www.spotthepimple.com

It is not unusual to hear the question ‘Can I treat Gonorrhoea myself,' well of course you can, in fact everyone with the disease can, however what you can`t do is cure it yourself without the right treatment or medication and, we all know who can give and supply that (your GP.) If you have an inclination you have a sexually transmitted disease then you have to diminish any thoughts that it will go away itself, or that by rubbing antiseptic cream on the infected area it will rid the STI.

If you hear the words The Clap – A Dose – GC – A Drip and not sure what they refer to – well they are terms used by street a person who is infected with Gonorrhoea (Sexually transmitted Infection.) Gonorrhea is an STD that is an exceptionally known in the US, infecting around 700,000 people annually. It is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and it can spread through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Pregnant women should seek medical attention right away if they have the disease as it can be passed from a mother to baby during a vaginal delivery.

Although gonorrhea is often asymptomatic it does not mean you should ignore it. As with any condition and how we as individuals differentiate - serious health issues can still come about. Gonorrhoea needs treating sooner than later in regards to your health both mentally and physically. If the disease is left untreated it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis in men, both which can lead to eventual infertility. Gonorrhea can also cause the disseminated infection, which happens when bacteria gets into the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. Symptoms you should look out for if you have the disseminated infection include fever, chills, skin blistering, and joint pain. It s all becoming quite scary because we have been warned that Gonorrhoea is on the edge of becoming a public health disaster. Not yet another one you might say, but I am afraid it`s true. How this has come to light is because over time, the bacteria that cause the disease have become resistant to all but one class of antibiotics. Fluoroquinolones, which had been a standard gonorrhea treatment for many years, became essentially obsolete in 2007 as resistant strains were found frequently in the general public. Scientific study still goes on and we have other medications and treatment and solutions for this health issue.

If you have to be screened for Chlamydia you will also be tested for Gonorrhoea at the same time. Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection passed from person to person during sexual intercourse. Gonorrhoea is the second most common sexually transmitted infection. 10% of men and 80% of women have no symptoms but if they do happen they may include;

Women

Men

If you`ve tested positive for gonorrhea you`ll have to attend a specialist sexual health clinic (GUM)) where a second test maybe done to check the infection responds to the antibiotics. It is of the utmost importance that you attend the clinic to treat your condition before you pass it on; yes it happens believe me, which is very unfair to your partner. Do yourself a favor and future lovers by ridding your gonorrhea with the help of medics.

If a pregnant woman has passed on gonorrhea to her newborn baby, the infant could develop eye infections resulting in blindness. Gonorrhea can spread to the blood or the joints leading to infertility in women.

If you have gonorrhea, there is a good chance you could also have chlamydia which is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, which can damage a woman's reproductive organs. Symptoms of chlamydia are normally mild or nonexistent, but serious complications can rise from this causing irreversible damage "infertility." Approximately 2,291,000 non-institutionalized American civilians ages 14-39 are infected with Chlamydia based on the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

The bacteria typically infect the cervix and the urethra in females and symptoms may show an abnormal vaginal discharge or a burning sensation when urinating. Chlamydia infection of the cervix can spread to the rectum. Men might see penis discharge and feel a burning sensation when urinating. Burning and itching around the opening of the penis can happen. Both genders who have receptive anal intercourse may acquire chlamydia infection in the rectum, which can cause rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding. It can also infect the throat through having oral sex. Chlamydia is easily treated and cured with antibiotics. A single dose of azithromycin or a seven day course of doxycycline is now regular treatments.

Genital symptoms such as an unusual sore, discharge with odor, burning during urination, or bleeding between menstrual cycles could mean an STD infection.

Think safe sex to prevent infection. Use a condom at every convenience. If you have any of the symptoms above don`t leave anything to chance just go along to your GP who will help and guide you along the way with whatever treatment you have been prescribed or suggested treatments you are undergoing.

Did you know when you treat your own vaginal infection you rid vaginal odour at the same time.
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