Gonorrhea is a common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) caused by bacteria called "Neisseria gonorrhea". A person may suffer from this disease, when he/she is contact with an infected person through sexual activities including oral, vaginal and rectal sex.The bacteria usually grow in the moist areas of the body, such as vagina, penis, eyes, throat and rectum. The primary affected area found in women is cervix. If this disease is left untreated, the infection may spread to the uterus and eventually, to the fallopian tubes.
The symptoms of Gonorrhea depend upon the parts of the body, where the bacteria were introduced. This may also depend upon the duration of the infection. The common signs and symptoms of Gonorrhea vary in men and women. In men, the symptoms usually appear within 5 days after infection. Their female counterpart will not show signs of this diseases in the beginning or will exude only mild symptoms. However, if left untreated, this disease may lead to serious health problems in both men and women. Given below is the information about the symptoms of Gonorrhea.
Signs And Symptoms Of Gonorrhea
In Males
- Pus like discharge from the tip of penis
- Burning sensation and stinging during urination
- Blood in the urine
- Drastic increase in the frequency of urination
- Thick white or yellow discharge from penis
- Redness and tenderness in the head portion of penis
- Swollen glands in groin area
In Females
- Abnormal bleeding
- Irritation in the outer portion of vagina
- Thick yellow or bloody vaginal discharge
- Frequent and painful urination
- Bleeding after sexual intercourse
- Difficulty in urination
- Infection in the inner part of uterus
- Infection in fallopian tubes
- Infection in reproductive tract
- Soreness and pus-filled growth in tonsils
