Conditions A-Z

Gonorrhea Kiswahili: kisonono

From Wikidata and MedlinePlus; a guide, not a diagnosis.

Usual symptoms

  • Pain that keeps coming back
  • Excretion
  • Testicular pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Burning or pain when passing urine
  • Pain low in the belly (pelvis)

Having some of these does not mean you have this condition: many conditions share the same symptoms.

Who to see

  • A doctor for the urinary system
  • A doctor for the skin
  • A doctor for women's health

Related health checks

Kidneys and bladder check · Prostate and urine check for men (IPSS) · Skin, hair and nails check · Women's health check · Period and fertile days

Read more

  • Gonorrhea MedlinePlus
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    What is pelvic inflammatory disease?Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the uterus, ovaries, and other female reproductive organs. PID causes scarring in these organs. This can lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy, pelvi…
  • Antibiotic Resistance MedlinePlus
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