Customer question:
How does gonorrhea manifest itself in the form of symptoms? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The infection can affect different body parts, but most often the genital and rectal area. Symptoms of gonorrhea can appear within days of infection but can also develop without any noticeable symptoms. People who are at risk of contracting gonorrhea must get tested regularly, as an untreated infection can lead to severe complications.
Symptoms of gonorrhea in men may include:
- Burning or painful urination: a common symptom that can occur due to inflammation of the urethra.
- Discharge from the penis: may be purulent or greenish.
- Testicular pain or tenderness: this may signal inflammation of the testicles.
In women, the symptoms of gonorrhea are often absent or mild, so many women may not notice signs of infection.
Symptoms in women may include:
- Pain or discomfort during intercourse: this may be the result of inflammation of the cervix.
- Burning or painful urination: similar to men, this may indicate inflammation of the urethra.
- Vaginal discharge: Vaginal discharge may become purulent or greenish.
Gonorrhea can also spread to other areas of the body, which can cause unpleasant complications. A rectal infection can cause pain, discharge, and difficulty passing stool. An infection can occur in the eye area, which manifests in redness, discharge, and the sensation of a foreign body in the eye.
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