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Chlamydia and You

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 | Permalink



There are a number of different sexually transmitted diseases out there of course, one of which is Chlamydia. Let’s talk a bit about this particular condition, its origins, and what types of affects it will have on either gender. First of all, Chlamydia is actually one of the more common sexually transmitted diseases, and it is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

The disease affects two general areas: the eye and genitals. At the moment it is believed that somewhere around one million people in the United States are infected with the disease, and transmission can be performed through vaginal, anal, or even oral sex. Though anal sex is considered safe by many, this is actually a misconception that needs to be corrected. Anal sex can cause bleeding and therefore a serious risk of infection actually exists. That being said, it would be important to practice safe sex, and try to avoid anal sex if you are aware that the other individual is infected with any type of STD.

Symptoms

The symptoms of Chlamydia can differ significantly between men and women, so with that being the case, we will discuss the symptoms commonly found in women first.

Women

Something interesting to note regarding this condition is the fact that in women it often does not show any symptoms. This is true in about 75% of the known Chlamydia cases, and it can in fact sit unnoticed within the system for several years. There is however the chance that it can cause vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, pain during intercourse, fever, or even frequent urination. If you notice these symptoms within yourself, it would be in your best interest to make sure you seek treatment as quickly as possible.

Men

In men, the condition will behind to provide unusual discharge from the penis along with swollen or even tender testicles. Fever may accompany the condition and if left untreated it could cause epididymitis in the testicles. There is also a chance of course that prostatitis will occur in men which is never a favorable outcome.

While this particular sexually transmitted disease is not fatal, it does cause complications that most people will not want to experience in their lifetime. It is a fact however that a large number of people will be infected by a sexually transmitted disease within their lifetime which makes preventative measures that much more important. Start  memorizing the symptoms today and even speak with your physician regarding the different courses of treatment that you might take when you realize that treatment is your only option. The diagnosis is not the end by any means, but it is certainly a new beginning that you will need to address if you are to live a normal life again.

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Understanding Chlamydia

Monday, September 5th, 2011 | Permalink

Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are reviled and feared, irrespective of the culture, history or social background of an area. The reason for this is simply the kind of damage that such diseases can cause in a person. While the majority of sexually transmitted diseases are easy to diagnose, there are some that are extremely difficult to spot. These types of sexually transmitted diseases can result in the patient being unaware of them till some serious damage has already occurred. Chlamydia is one such disease. Consider the following:

What is Chlamydia?

Chlamydia is one of the more common sexually transmitted diseases. However, as explained above, the real danger of Chlamydia is not the fact that it is common. Instead, it is the fact that it is very hard to spot in the patient. Resultantly, this sexual disease can also be termed as one of the most under-reported diseases in the world. The disease is named after the agent which causes it i.e. a bacterium known as Chlamydia Trachomatis. The disease can affect both men and women and can result in serious repercussions if not treated.

How does a person get Chlamydia?

As is the case with all types of sexually transmitted diseases, Chlamydia can be contracted by an adult through sexual activities like vaginal, oral or anal sex. Furthermore, a pregnant mother can also end up giving the disease to her child. The chances of a person contracting Chlamydia increase with the number of active sexual partners. Resultantly, the more number of lovers a person has, the more susceptible he or she would be to this disease.

What are the symptoms or signs of Chlamydia?

As mentioned earlier, the biggest problem with Chlamydia is that it is hard to spot for a person. This means that people tend to not realize that they are suffering from Chlamydia up until it is too late because there are rarely any overt symptoms. This is also the reason why Chlamydia is often called a ‘silent disease’. Even though there are no overt and prominent symptoms of Chlamydia, there are still some signs that can hint at the disease. For example, women suffering from this disease at an early stage may go through slightly abnormal vaginal discharge or a burning sensation during urination. However, if the disease has moved on to latter stages then some symptoms that may show up include lower abdominal pain, nausea, intercourse related pains, non menstrual bleeding and fever. If the patient is a man then the only symptoms he may have are abnormal penile discharge or a burning sensation during urination.

How is Chlamydia treated?

Chlamydia needs to be diagnosed and treated early because of the damage it can cause silently, especially in women. The disease, if left untreated, can result in failure of the reproductive system and even fatal pregnancies. If detected, Chlamydia can be treated quite easily with antibiotics like azithromycin and doxycycline. It is also worth noting that the contracting of Chlamydia can result in a marked increase in the chances of a person contracting an HIV infection.

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Doxycycline for Treatment of Chlamydia and Other STDs

Saturday, August 27th, 2011 | Permalink

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Doxycycline is an antibiotic drug of the tetracycline family. It is a man-made compound that works by interfering with the ability of bacteria to produce essential proteins. Without these proteins the bacteria cannot grow, multiply and increase in number. Doxycycline therefore stops the spread of the infection and the remaining bacteria are killed by the immune system or eventually die.

Doxycycline for Treating Sexually Transmitted Infections

As a broad-spectrum antibiotic, Doxycycline has a wide variety of applications, from treating bubonic plague, acne, malaria, Lyme disease to Rocky Mountain spotted fever. It is used very effectively for treating some sexually transmitted infections.

It is regularly used in treatinggonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, pelvic inflammatory disease, Granuloma inguinale, lymphogranulomavenereum (LGV) andmost variants of urethritis. Each of these infections is bacterium-based, which is where Doxycycline works best.

The drug is not effective for other, non-bacterium-based infections such as HIV, HPV, genital warts or genital herpes. It is however sometimes used to treat the oral symptoms of herpes.

If a patient has an intolerance to penicillin, Doxycycline may be prescribed forprimary or secondary stage syphilis as part of a treatment regimen for the infection. It has proven very effective in this treatment where penicillin cannot be used.

Doxycycline is now one of the primary tools in treating many STIs.As mentioned, infections that are bacteria-based are often treated very effectively with the drug. Specific infections, such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia and LGV.

It is also used to treat other urinary tract infections such as non-specific urethritis. This can occur in men or women and be caused by an STI or something completely different. This infection can cause severe pain and inflammation in women, and discomfort in men when passing water. It is a common infection, but is not necessarily sexually transmitted.

Doxycycline is particularly effective in treating the lymphogranulomavenereum bacteria, which causes genital ulcers. The widespread use of the drug is testament to its effectiveness in treating many types of bacteria while carrying relatively few side-effects.

Form and Dose

Doxycycline is an oral antibiotic mainly taken in pill form. A typical dose for an adult treating a sexually transmitted infection would be an initial dose of 200mg on day one, then 100mg per day for 7 – 14 days. That would typically be 2 x 100mg on day one and 2 x 50mg for the rest of the course.

Side-effects

Most drugs have side-effects and Doxycycline is no different. However, being a stable, man-made compound, they are few and far-between. Potential side-effects include nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, rashes, photosensitivity and tooth discoloration.

The drug will still be in the system up to four days after taking the last tablet, so in the rare occasions that someone experiences side-effects, they may continue after the last dose is taken.

On the whole, Doxycycline is known for being well-tolerated in most people which is why it is used so much as a treatment. That, combined with its efficacy against many kinds of bacteria make it an ideal treatment for many ailments.

 

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