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==What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea?== | ==What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea?== | ||
Symptoms of [[gonorrhea]] usually appear 2 - 5 days after [[infection]], however, in men, symptoms may take up to a month to appear. Some people do not have symptoms. They may be completely unaware that they have caught the [[disease]], and therefore do not seek [[treatment]]. This increases the risk of [[complications]] and the chances of passing the [[infection]] on to another person. | |||
Symptoms in men include: | |||
*Burning and [[pain]] while urinating | |||
*Increased urinary frequency or urgency | |||
*Discharge from the [[penis]] (white, yellow, or green in color) | |||
*Red or swollen opening of [[penis]] ([[urethra]]) | |||
*Tender or swollen [[testicles]] | |||
*[[Sore throat]] ([[gonococcal pharyngitis]]) | |||
Symptoms in women can be very mild or nonspecific, and may be mistaken for another type of [[infection]]. They include: | |||
*[[Vaginal discharge]] | |||
*Burning and [[pain]] while urinating | |||
*Increased [[urination]] | |||
*[[Sore throat]] | |||
*Painful [[sexual intercourse]] | |||
*Severe [[pain]] in lower [[abdomen]] (if the [[infection]] spreads to the [[fallopian tubes]] and [[stomach]] area) | |||
*[[Fever]] (if the [[infection]] spreads to the [[fallopian tubes]] and [[stomach]] area) | |||
If the [[infection]] spreads to the [[bloodstream]], [[fever]], [[rash]], and [[arthritis]]-like symptoms may occur. | |||
==What causes Gonorrhea?== | ==What causes Gonorrhea?== | ||
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What is Gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea?
Symptoms of gonorrhea usually appear 2 - 5 days after infection, however, in men, symptoms may take up to a month to appear. Some people do not have symptoms. They may be completely unaware that they have caught the disease, and therefore do not seek treatment. This increases the risk of complications and the chances of passing the infection on to another person.
Symptoms in men include:
- Burning and pain while urinating
- Increased urinary frequency or urgency
- Discharge from the penis (white, yellow, or green in color)
- Red or swollen opening of penis (urethra)
- Tender or swollen testicles
- Sore throat (gonococcal pharyngitis)
Symptoms in women can be very mild or nonspecific, and may be mistaken for another type of infection. They include:
- Vaginal discharge
- Burning and pain while urinating
- Increased urination
- Sore throat
- Painful sexual intercourse
- Severe pain in lower abdomen (if the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes and stomach area)
- Fever (if the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes and stomach area)
If the infection spreads to the bloodstream, fever, rash, and arthritis-like symptoms may occur.
What causes Gonorrhea?
Who is at risk for Gonorrhea?
How do I know I have Gonorrhea?
When to seek urgent medical care
Prevention of Gonorrhea
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Gonorrhea
Directions to Hospitals Treating Gonorrhea