Can gonorrhea cause blood in urine?

Written by Luo Hong
Dermatology Department
Updated on September 03, 2024
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Gonorrhea infection can present with symptoms of blood in the urine. Common symptoms of gonorrhea include urethral discharge, a large amount of purulent secretion on the underwear, as well as frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Blood in the urine can also occur, although it is less common. Besides gonorrhea, stones must also be ruled out if blood in the urine is observed. If there is only blood in the urine, the likelihood of it being gonorrhea is relatively small, as gonorrhea usually presents with other accompanying symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, and itching in the urethra.

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Gonorrhea infection route

Gonorrhea is primarily a sexually transmitted disease caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. The main transmission routes include sexual contact, close living contact such as sharing bathtubs and toilet seats, and mother-to-child transmission. After infection, the symptoms of gonorrhea differ between males and females. Males typically exhibit signs of acute urethritis, characterized by urethral pain and discharge; females, on the other hand, generally show no symptoms, or only mild signs of cervical inflammation.

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Is vestibular adenitis gonorrhea?

Bartholin's gland inflammation is not gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a type of sexually transmitted disease, mainly caused by infection with streptococcus. Clinically, it presents with yellow-green vaginal discharge and itching of the vulva. This can generally be diagnosed by taking a secretion sample for testing at a hospital. Treatment for gonorrhea must also be conducted at a hospital after confirming the presence of streptococcus, typically through topical medications and intravenous anti-inflammatory drugs. Bartholin's gland inflammation occurs when the duct of the Bartholin's gland becomes blocked, forming a cyst that leads to inflammation and swelling at the site of the Bartholin's gland, as well as localized pain in the vulva. This condition can severely affect daily activities and walking for some patients. Treatment for Bartholin's gland inflammation generally starts with medication. If chronic inflammation leads to cyst formation, procedures such as fistulotomy or cyst excision may be performed as treatment. These two are not the same condition.

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The discharge from gonorrhea is what color?

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus, primarily manifesting as purulent infections of the urinary and reproductive organs. The main route of transmission for gonorrhea is through sexual contact, but it can also be transmitted through close living contact and from mother to child. The clinical symptoms of gonorrhea vary; symptoms in males are typically more pronounced, including frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and redness and swelling at the urinary opening, which may exude yellow purulent discharge. In females, the symptoms of gonorrhea are generally milder, commonly affecting the cervix and vagina with mucous secretions initially, which may later become purulent, often without significant noticeable symptoms.

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What should you avoid eating if you have gonorrhea?

Actually, the dietary restrictions for gonorrhea are not very special and are quite similar to those of general diseases. For gonorrhea, one should not drink alcohol, try to avoid staying up late, and avoid overly spicy and stimulating foods, such as extremely spicy dishes, hot pots, and fried foods. The diet should be as bland as possible. Of course, if we consider one's own resistance, it is possible to make some soup and eat some good chicken soup, which can also improve one's resistance.

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Is vestibular adenitis the same as gonorrhea?

Bartholin's gland inflammation is not limited to gonorrhea; these are two different diseases. Bartholin's gland inflammation refers to the condition where pathogenic microorganisms enter the Bartholin's glands through their external openings, causing inflammation of these glands. Gonorrhea, on the other hand, is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a specific pathogenic microorganism, primarily transmitted through sexual contact. These two are not equivalent; therefore, they require different treatments.