How is male chlamydia checked?
Male Chlamydia Examination
Male chlamydia examination involves collecting urethral secretions for testing to determine the specific cause. Generally, the results will be available in about three days. The harm of male chlamydia is relatively serious. Once chlamydia infection occurs, it can lead to various symptoms, such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, bloody ejaculation, renal insufficiency, and renal hydrops.
How to Conduct Male Chlamydia Examination
Collect urethral secretions and send them to the laboratory for testing. First, visit the urology department, where the doctor will issue the corresponding examination form. Then, go to the laboratory to obtain a urethral swab. After obtaining the urethral swab, the doctor will insert it into the urethra by squeezing the urethra. The secretions are then collected and sent for testing immediately. The results are generally available in about three days.
Symptoms of Male Chlamydia Infection
1. Males may experience bloody ejaculation, frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and changes in urine flow patterns. If the lesion in the urethra is severe, it can lead to renal hydrops, renal infection, and renal insufficiency.
2. Symptoms of chlamydia infection also occur in the glans penis, foreskin, and urethral orifice of males. After sexual intercourse or friction damage, it can cause bleeding and pain.
3. Patients may experience discomfort in the urethra, such as overflow of urine, gross hematuria, exclusion of secretions from the urethra, urethral obstruction, and difficulty in urination.
4. If the lesion occurs in the mouth or throat, it can cause symptoms of chlamydia infection such as difficulty in eating, swallowing, and hoarseness.