4 signs of recognizing gonorrhea in men

Penis discharge, itching, sore throat, infection are the first signs of the disease.

According to Men's Health, Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) - the sexually transmitted disease, is at the highest level in both sexes in the United States, which is high in men. Data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the incidence of gonorrhea doubled in men from 2016 to 2017.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally there are 357 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases each year. In which chlamydia infected 131 million people, gonorrhea 78 million people. 5.6 million people suffer from syphilis and 143 million trichomoniasis patients. More than 500 million people are living with genital HSV (herpes) virus .

Gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics, according to Dr. Gabriel Rebick, professor of clinical assistant for infectious and immunological diseases. Regular STD testing and prompt and prompt treatment can prevent the disease from spreading, because some patients do not have any symptoms.

When the infection spreads, the patient appears certain signs. Rebick says if left untreated, gonorrhea can spread to the scrotum, prostate, testicle or blood. The disease can cause scarring in the epididymis and lead to infertility.

Gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics.(Photo: Men'shealth).

The doctor Gabriel Rebick drew 4 signs of gonorrhea:

Drainage of the genitals

Penis discharge with pus is the most common sign of infection. The condition of pus is more or less depending on the level of infection. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patients may develop pus within two weeks of infection.

Buttocks itch

Gonorrhea can affect the rectum, cause anal itching and bleeding, according to the Mayo Clinic. Some people have diarrhea and pain when using the toilet.

Sore throat

Oral sex is one of the ways to spread gonorrhea. Many people may experience gonorrhea in the throat without obvious symptoms.

Pain or swelling

Some people have no initial symptoms of gonorrhea. However, when an infection spreads to the surrounding areas such as the scrotum and testicles, you will have inflammation of the epididymis associated with groin pain, which is very dangerous.