Symptoms Of Chlamydia In Males

Are you interested in the signs and symptoms of chlamydia in males? Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease. Its important to be able to recognize the symptoms of chlamydia because if left untreated, chlamydia can progress to serious reproductive and other health problems, both of which have short-term and long-term consequences. Luckily, chlamydia is a bacterial infection and can therefore be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms occur one to three weeks after infection.

1.  Fever. If you are running a fever, this is a possible sign of chlamydia. This symptom is often associated with many other conditions, so be on the lookout for other symptoms of chlamydia.
2. Discharge. A common sign of chlamydia is a mucus or pus discharge from the penis head. The discharge will appear as a white, cloudy, and watery discharge or a greenish-yellow discharge.
3. Painful urination. Another common symptom of chlamydia is a painful burning sensation during urination.
4. Frequent urination. Males with chlamydia might experience an increase in the frequency of urination.
5. Irritation at the tip of the penis. Males might also experience burning and itching around the opening of their penis (urethra). This irritation disappears after two or three days. Pain and swelling. Pain and swelling of the testicles is uncommon. This symptom usually appears in the mid to later stages of chlamydia.
6. Rectal pain, discharge, or bleeding. Men who have receptive anal intercourse might acquire a Chlamydia infection in their rectum. Rectal pain, discharge, and bleeding may occur and are a sign of chlamydia.
7. Chlamydia infection from oral sex. If you contract chlamydia from oral sex, it can result in a red, sore throat.

Tips:

• If you believe you might have chlamydia, get tested. Abstain from having unprotected sexual intercourse until your test results comeback negative. Never having unprotected sex and using a latex condom will drastically reduce your chances of contracting chlamydia.