Gonorrhoea is a common disease that affects men and women of any age, and it is also a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium known as Neisseria gonorrhoeae....CONTINUE READING
This common STI tends to target warm, moist areas of the body, which includes the urethra, or the tube that drains urine (pee) from the bladder, eyes, throat, vagina, anus and female reproductive tract such as the fallopian tubes, cervix, and uterus.
Be aware that untreated gonorrhoea can lead to long-term health problems and, in some cases, it may lead to infertility as well.
However, treatment with antibiotics can cure the infection and also help lower your chances of experiencing health complications.
Furthermore, according to Healthline, here below are the signs and symptoms of gonorrhoea in men and women;
Symptoms For Men
When contracted, you may develop noticeable symptoms within 2 to 30 days after exposure.
In some cases, it may take several weeks for symptoms to appear, and on the other hand, you might not experience any symptoms at all.
However, the first noticeable symptoms in men are “burning or pain during urination or peeing.”
Other possible symptoms include:
1. Experiencing greater regularity or haste of urination
2. Having a pus-like discharge or drip from your male private part (this discharge could be yellow, white, beige, or greenish)
3. Experiencing or having discolouration and swelling at the pen-is opening
4. Having a testicular swelling or pain
5. Having itching and soreness in your anus
6. Experiencing rectal bleeding or discharge
7. Experiencing pain when having bowel movements
Symptoms For Women
This infection in women doesn’t show any symptoms and they are often fairly mild.
They can seem very similar to symptoms of yeast infection or other bacterial infections, which can make them even more difficult to recognize.
Other possible symptoms include:
1. Experiencing watery, creamy, or greenish like discharge from the female private part.
2. Having painful or burning urination
3. Having an urge to urinate more often
4. Experiencing heavier periods or spotting between periods
5. Experiencing pain during s-e-x
6. Having sharp pain in your lower abdomen
7. Having an itching and soreness in your anus
8. Experiencing rectal bleeding or discharge and painful bowel movements
