Sexual Health
Is itching in a man's private area after sexual intercourse a sign of gonorrhea? These symptoms were known to save lives during male sexual activity
When it comes to "itching in the private area," people may first think of female genital itching, but in fact, it is not the case. Male private areas also often experience itching symptoms. Generally speaking, tight, breathable underwear, or bacterial infections can cause male scrotal eczema or female vaginitis, leading to itching in private areas. But if there is itching in the private area after sexual intercourse, it is important to be very careful. It is likely that both parties have contracted a terrible sexually transmitted disease - gonorrhea!
What common symptoms may occur when infected with gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse, and after sexual intercourse, there may be certain itching and stinging symptoms, with different symptoms in male and female infected individuals. Gonorrhea is divided into uncomplicated gonorrhea and comorbid gonorrhea. The following are common symptoms of uncomplicated gonorrhea.
masculine
Acute gonococcal urethritis is common in males, with an incubation period of 1-14 days. Early symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, redness and swelling of the urethral opening, and the discharge of loose mucus. After 24 hours, the condition worsened, and the secretion was yellow purulent with a large amount. It is also accompanied by itching, swelling, and pain in the lower body, and most prostate problems can also occur. Excessive foreskin can cause phimosis, balanitis, and even incarcerated phimosis; Posterior urethral fatigue can lead to terminal hematuria, hematospermia, slight swelling of the perineum, and nighttime penile pain and erection.
woman
It is understood that the symptoms of gonorrhea in women are mild, with about 60% being asymptomatic and often misdiagnosed. The main sites of female urinary and reproductive system infections are the cervical endometrium and urethra. 70% of female patients have no symptoms or mild symptoms, manifested as cervical redness, erosion, yellow green purulent discharge (purulent vaginal discharge), often itching and burning sensation of the external genitalia, and occasional lower abdominal pain and low back pain. There are also mild systemic symptoms, such as fever, general discomfort, etc.
The treatment of gonorrhea should follow the principles of early detection, early diagnosis, early treatment, sufficient medication, and regular medication. Special attention should also be paid to daily diet and rest:
Firstly, patients with acute gonorrhea should rest in bed and remain calm;
Secondly, fasting on spicy and stimulating foods and drinking alcohol can weaken the body's resistance, exacerbate inflammation, spread inflammation, and lead to complications such as chronic or prostatitis and epididymitis;
Thirdly, when sexually transmitted diseases are not cured, sexual activity should be prohibited;
Fourthly, keep the external genitalia clean and replace and disinfect underwear in a timely manner.