The concept of chlamydia and ways of infection
Chlamydia today is characterized as the most common bacterial sexually transmitted disease, mainly transmitted through sexual contact. Every year, more than 90 million cases of this infection are recorded worldwide. Since 2003, the prevalence of chlamydia has more than tripled, and this indicator only increases annually.
In the Russian Federation, only registered patients with urogenital chlamydia account for more than 1.5 million. The main reason for this high “popularity” of this disease is that most people do not suspect that they are already infected and become active carriers of chlamydia. Also far from the last place in the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections are promiscuous sexual intercourse without contraception. Chlamydia in men is found in 70% of cases, in women in 60%.
But not always a single contact leads to infection of a healthy partner. You should be aware that chlamydia can be transmitted not only through sexual contact, but also through contact household: through infected underwear, personal hygiene products (washcloth, towel, toothbrush, soap). Children can “catch” the infection during birth through the birth canal and in utero. Therefore, pregnant women need to be screened for chlamydia, if detected, start timely treatment to prevent unpleasant consequences.
Chlamydia in men: symptoms
The first signs of the disease may appear after 10 days, but it is also possible after a month. In most patients, the clinical picture is not observed at all, especially with urogenital chlamydia. Distinguish between fresh - uncomplicated chlamydia of the lower urogenital system and chronic - long-term, recurrent upper urogenital system.
An ascending infection is also distinguished, spreading from the lower to the upper parts of the urogenital sphere. Chlamydia in men is sometimes manifested by a slight burning sensation during urination, especially in the morning, with general malaise, and low-grade fever.
In the chronic form, there is a bifurcation of the urine stream, adhesion and uncomfortable sensation of the urethra. In the acute phase, there are: mucous discharge from the urethra (mainly in the morning), severe itching, cramps.
Chlamydia in men falling into the urethra, ascend ascending paths and cause:
Prostatitis
Inflammation of the testicles and seminal vesicles ;
Urethritis
Cystitis
Impotence;
Infertility
Chlamydia in men: treatment and diagnosis
Treatment is prescribed only after a full examination. Be sure to diagnose all family members living with the patient, because there is a chance of re-infection.
First you need to pass a smear (analysis of secretions). If the white blood cells are elevated, then the procedures in the form of instillation, massage of the prostate gland and the use of the drug "Intraton" are contraindicated.
Be sure to check the prostate gland: rectal digital examination, ultrasound, examination of prostate juice. In the event that the diagnosis of Prostatitis is confirmed, hardware treatment and massage are included in the treatment course. All these methods are aimed at improving the functioning of the prostate gland and cleansing it from stagnant secretory accumulation.
If you do not treat chlamydia in men
Many men, having noticed any manifestations in themselves, are in no hurry to immediately consult doctors, thereby starting the disease. However, untimely treatment of chlamydia started, leads to infection of almost all cells of the body. The consequences are depressing: the likelihood of Reiter's disease increases, vision, hearing are reduced.
Subsequently, prostatitis is detected, impotence comes after it, and as a result infertility. If you do not do treatment at all, then the quality of life of a man will change significantly not for the better. At the initial stage, chlamydia responds well to treatment - the prognosis is favorable.