Symptoms In men, gonorrhea manifests mainly as inflammation of the urethra (urethritis) with pain, discomfort during urination, and purulent discharge. Rarely, the epididymis may also be involved, resulting in testicular pain and swelling. The infection may be complicated by involvement of other urogenital structures. In women, the pathogen usually triggers inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis) … Gonorrhea Infection
Symptoms Sore throat manifests as an inflamed and irritated throat lining and pain when swallowing or at rest. The palatine tonsils may also be inflamed, swollen, and coated. Possible accompanying symptoms include mucus production, cough, hoarseness, fever, headache, runny nose, eye irritation, feeling sick, and fatigue. Causes The most common cause of sore throat is … Sore Throat
Symptoms Bacterial conjunctivitis usually begins first in one eye and may spread to the second. Whitish-yellow smeary purulent secretions are discharged, causing conglutination and crusting, especially in the morning after sleep. The conjunctiva is reddened and blood may accumulate due to increased blood flow. A foreign body sensation and itching often occur. Other possible symptoms … Bacterial Conjunctivitis
Introduction A burning sensation in the urethra usually indicates an inflammation in the area of the urinary tract. An inflammation of the urethra in particular can be caused by certain sexually transmitted pathogens (e.g. chlamydia, gonococcus) or by skin bacteria carried into the urethra. It is called urethritis in technical jargon. A general inflammation of … Burning in the urethra
Situation-dependent burning of the urethra Alcohol can weaken the body’s immune system and therefore increase the risk of infections in general. The risk of urinary tract infections is also increased accordingly. In addition, alcohol consumption leads to heat loss, as the vessels in the extremities dilate. Because this phenomenon also occurs in the urinary tract, … Situation-dependent burning of the urethra | Burning in the urethra
Therapy The treatment of urethral inflammation always depends on the cause. If bacteria have triggered the inflammation, a suitable antibiotic is selected according to the pathogen. Since different antibiotics have different properties and a different spectrum of action, a differentiated choice must be made. If the urethral inflammation was caused by Clamydia, so-called macrolide antibiotics … Therapy | Burning in the urethra
Duration The duration and prognosis depend on the cause. With adequate and timely treatment with the appropriate antibiotic, the prognosis is good. With early therapy and if the medication is taken conscientiously, consequential damage rarely occurs. In order to prevent the bacteria from developing resistance to the antibiotic agent, it is extremely important that the … Duration | Burning in the urethra
