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The treatment of gonorrhea usually involves the use of antibiotics such as Azithromycin tablets or Ceftriaxone by injection to eliminate the bacteria that causes the disease in the body, and it is important that the treatment is done according to the doctor's recommendation to avoid bacterial resistance.
In addition, it is indicated that the treatment is done by the couple, that sexual relations are avoided during the treatment and that the treatment is done until the end, because in most cases gonorrhea is asymptomatic, and, therefore, even with disappearance of any signs or symptoms of infection that may be present, does not necessarily mean that the bacteria has been eliminated. Learn how to identify gonorrhea.
Gonorrhea Remedy
Treatment for gonorrhea is done with antibiotics, such as Azithromycin, Ceftriaxone or Ciprofloxacin, for example, which should be recommended and used according to medical advice. In the most severe cases, the bacteria can reach the bloodstream, generating sepsis, requiring, in these cases, that the person be admitted to the hospital to receive antibiotics directly into the vein.
During treatment for gonorrhea, it is important that the person avoids having sex until he is completely cured. To be sure of the definitive cure for gonorrhea, the person must return to gynecological, urological or blood tests at the end of treatment to confirm that there is no more infection.
In addition, it is also essential that the sexual partner (s) be treated with antibiotics, even if there are no symptoms, as there is a risk of transmitting the bacteria responsible for the disease to other people, in addition to the risk of contaminate the person who has already been treated.
In some regions in Brazil the use of some antibiotics, mainly Ciprofloxacin, is no longer recommended due to the increased resistance of the bacteria to this antibiotic. In addition, the use of Ciprofloxacin is not recommended for people under the age of 18, and the doctor must indicate the use of some other antibiotics.
How to treat antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea
Some people are infected with a stronger version and difficult to control gonorrhea. This is an evolution of the bacteriaNeisseria gonorrhoeae which is normally not eliminated with basic treatment, requiring the combination of antibiotics or an increase in the time of their use. See how the treatment of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea should be.
Home treatment
The home treatment for gonorrhea should only complement the treatment with antibiotics indicated by the doctor and can be done with echinacea tea, for example, as this medicinal plant has antibiotic and immunostimulating properties, helping to eliminate the bacteria and strengthen the immune system. .
To make this tea, just add 2 teaspoons of the echinacea root or leaves in 500 ml of boiling water, let it stand for 15 minutes, strain and drink the tea about 2 times a day. Get to know other home remedies for gonorrhea.
Signs of gonorrhea improvement and worsening
Signs of improvement in gonorrhea include decreased pain or burning when urinating, the disappearance of yellowish-white discharge, similar to pus, and reduction in sore throat, in case of intimate oral intercourse. However, even if symptoms begin to subside and disappear, it is important that treatment continues as directed by your doctor.
Signs of worsening gonorrhea arise when treatment is not started soon after the onset of symptoms or when treatment is not done as directed by the doctor and include increased pain or burning when urinating, as well as increased yellowish-white discharge , similar to pus, vaginal bleeding in women, appearance of fever, pain and swelling of the testicles in men and joint pain.
Possible complications
Gonorrhea complications occur when treatment is not done correctly and include infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes and abdominal cavity, as well as inflammation of the epididymis in men, which can result in infertility.
In addition, the bacteria that causes gonorrhea can spread through the bloodstream and infect other parts of the body, including the joints.