Tripper in men is a common venereal disease. The disease occurs due to sexual promiscuity. Many carriers do not even suspect that they are sick. This is the main reason for the spread. When this diagnosis is made, the man begins to sound the alarm. Do not panic, you need to see a doctor and get treatment.
What is gonorrhea
Tripper is the name of the disease, more common in the common people. The exact medical name of the disease is gonorrhea. One of the most unpleasant microorganisms causes pathology.
Diplococcus, or rather, gonococcus from this family, is the only cause of the disease. A microbe enters the urethral canal of a man and causes an inflammatory process in soft tissues.
If the disease is not detected in the early stages, the bacterium passes into the urinary tract, and then enters the connective tissues. At this stage of the disease, the microorganism is introduced into the epithelium of the genitourinary system and begins to destroy it. Dead epithelial cells accumulate in the pathways and leave in the form of yellow dense excretions.
The third stage of gonorrhea is characterized by the transition of infection to the lymphatic system. Further spread of the pathogenic bacterium can cause infection of the bloodstream or sepsis.
In medicine, a gonorrhea is distinguished by the nature of the course. There are two main forms:
- Fresh gonorrhea;
- Chronic disease.
The first form of pathology has obvious signs and symptoms. As the symptoms develop, the disease is divided into three stages: acute, subacute and torpid. The acute form is detected with a sharp onset of symptoms on day 3-4 after unprotected sexual intercourse. The man begins to feel itching and irritation in the urethra, to which an unpleasant burning sensation is added.
On the 5th-6th day of infection, the patient displays yellowish or serous discharge from the penis. After a few days, the volume of secretions decreases, but an unpleasant purulent smell appears from the urethra. After a while, the symptoms soften and disappear. The disease goes into a chronic stage.
The torpid form of the gonorrhea is similar to subacute, but the male can completely lack the signs of infection.
Signs of infection with the gonococcus
Gonococcus occurs in the male incubation period. The bacterium multiplies within 3-5 days. At the further reproduction at the man it is possible to find out signs of an infection. Physicians identify a number of symptoms that indicate a gonorrhea:
- Severe burning in the urethra;
- Appearance of purulent or mucous discharge from the urethra;
- Unpleasant odor;
- Redness of the head of the penis;
- Painful sensations when emptying the bladder;Spontaneous erection at night.
Tripper causes problems in men with urination or during sexual contact. At the end of emptying the bladder, the patient experiences pain and burning. Sexual contact causes discomfort in the scrotal area. After five days of the first symptoms, the man has reddening and swelling of the penis head. The process of urination becomes painful. At night, spontaneous erections may occur, accompanied by severe pain in the groin area.
For any of these signs a man should immediately contact a specialist. If this is not done on time, then the disease passes into a chronic course. The patient has disappeared anxious signs, and he calms down. This is a major mistake. Chronic form of the disease causes disruption in the work of the entire genitourinary system, a serious complication is impotence.
Diagnosis of the disease
When visiting a doctor, a man should report having any signs. After collecting an anamnesis, the venereologist carefully examines the patient. External examination can reveal redness on the head of the penis and compaction of the urethral canal. In some cases, purulent fluid may be squeezed out.
To an experienced venereologist, the diagnosis becomes clear immediately. But for an accurate picture of the disease, the patient must pass several tests. Essential information for the physician is carried by two analyzes:
- Deployed blood test;
- Smear from the urethra.
A blood test reveals a large number of white blood cells - leukocytes. These cells begin to be actively developed in the body in the presence of an inflammatory process. They help to capture pathogenic bacteria and remove them through the kidneys with urine.
A smear of the urethral canal is necessary for the bacterial culture of a pathogenic microorganism. Laboratory assistants grow colonies of gonococci to identify their sensitivity to antibiotics. The sensitivity of bacteria depends on the carrier. The procedure is very unpleasant. Many patients complain of pain. It is necessary to suffer. Preparation for analysis is an important factor for an accurate clinical picture.
Before giving the smear, a man must comply with giving up the sex life for one week. The patient is not allowed to use antibacterial gels for the body a day before the analysis. If a person is on treatment for other diseases, then he should consult with the attending physician. A specialist can interrupt medication for a while.
Treating the pathology of
The gonorrhea should be treated at any stage. Two main groups of drugs are used for therapy:
- Antibiotic drugs;
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory therapy.
A disease-causing bacterium can be destroyed only by antibiotics. The drug is selected in the laboratory during sowing. Duration of treatment can take a different time. It depends on the severity of the disease and the nature of the course. In some cases, the patient is prescribed a urethral rinse.
The gonorrhea must be treated. Independently this should not be done. The Venereologist will select the treatment and eliminate the pathology.
