Which doctor treats a Chlamydia infection?
Which doctor should treat a Chlamydia infection depends on where the infection is located. In principle, it is always possible to visit the family doctor first, who will refer you to the appropriate specialist if necessary. A urologist should be consulted in the case of infections in the urogenital tract. On the other hand, if it is a conjunctivitis (paratrachoma), a dermatologist can be consulted. If, on the other hand, it is pneumonia, a pulmonary specialist (pneumologist) can be consulted.
Treatment of a Chlamydia infection
Because Chlamydia is a bacterium, an infection is treated with an antibiotic. Doxycycline for 10-21 days is often used for treatment. Alternatively, macrolides such as erythromycin, clarithromycin or azithromycin or quinolones such as ciprofloxacin or ofloxacin can be used.
The exact dosage and duration of antibiotic use depends on the type of infection and should be determined by your doctor. In the case of severe urogenital infections, bed rest is recommended. You should also drink a lot.
Kidney and bladder teas are particularly suitable for this purpose, which may contain e.g. bearberry, crested bark root or birch leaves. In the case of an inflammation of the testicles or epididymis, it can also help to store the testicles on a rolled up towel or to cool them with cold, damp compresses. If you are infected with sexually transmitted chlamydia, you should also avoid sexual activity. In the case of inflammation of the testicles or epididymis, it can also help to place the testicles on a rolled up towel or to cool them with cold and damp compresses. In case of an infection with sexually transmitted chlamydia, sexual activities should also be avoided.
Duration and prognosis of a Chlamydia infection
A Chlamydia infection is usually easily controlled with antibiotics. After the start of therapy, it takes about 10-21 days, depending on the length of antibiotic treatment, until the therapy is completed. By then at the latest all symptoms should have disappeared.
As a rule, they will disappear gradually, even in the first few days after taking the antibiotics. However, it is important that treatment is started as soon as possible, as without treatment serious consequences such as infertility in the case of a urogenital infection or blindness in the case of conjunctivitis (trachoma) can occur. In late stage lymphogranuloma venereum, the swelling of the tissue may remain despite treatment with antibiotics. Swelling of the lymph nodes can then also be drained using a needle or surgically. This involves draining the fluid from the body through a needle.
Consequences of a Chlamydia infection
The consequences of a Chlamydia infection can be very serious without treatment or by treating it too late. For example, conjunctivitis caused by chlamydia (trachoma) can cause clouding of the cornea and eventually blindness. A urogenital infection can lead to severe infections of the urethra, the testicles (testicular inflammation) or inflammation of the rectum (proctitis).
The proctitis becomes noticeable, among other things, by a bloody discharge from the anus and faecal incontinence. Here too, therapy should be started as soon as possible, as otherwise the inflammation can become chronic. The rectum is a part of the rectum.
In contrast, a urogenital infection can lead to infertility under certain circumstances. A lymphogranuloma venereum leads to swelling of lymph nodes and can also persist with treatment with antibiotics in late stages. It is therefore important to consult a doctor early on in the course of a chlamydia infection in order to start treatment and avert the consequences.
In contrast, a urogenital infection can lead to infertility under certain circumstances. A lymphogranuloma venereum leads to swelling of lymph nodes and can also persist with treatment with antibiotics in late stages. It is therefore important to consult a doctor early on in the course of a chlamydia infection in order to start treatment and avert the consequences.
