Hidden infections in men

There are such diseases that occur almost asymptomatically, without causing the patient a certain time no complaints. They are transmitted mainly by sex and are called "hidden infections." Diagnosing these diseases is rather problematic, since the patient can not consult a doctor for a long time. Today, about 30 species of such infections are known, including mycoplasmosis, candidiasis, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, ureaplasmosis, cytomegalovirus and others.

These diseases live in the cells of the genital organs, and can also occur on the surface of their membranes. Hidden infections in men often cause prostatitis, urethritis (inflammation of the urethra), epidimitis (epididymis), vesiculitis (seminal vesicles). Subsequently, these unpleasant diseases can cause more serious sexual disorders, as well as infertility. Some hidden infections provoke inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes, large intestine and joints (polyarthritis). The prolonged course of diseases caused by mycoplasma, chlamydia, ureaplasmas, etc., is accompanied by damage to tissues and cells of the genital and other organs of the human body with the formation of scar or other changes. At the same time, their functional state is disrupted, which, of course, has the most adverse effect on human health. In addition, a sick person is a dangerous source of infection for the surrounding people who are in close contact with him.

Symptoms and consequences

Hidden infections for a long time may not manifest themselves in any way, until there are serious enough complications. However, men who have this kind of disease are more likely to suffer from the following ailments: inflammation of the urethra, foreskin, prostate and sex glands, penis head, testicles and the vas deferens, impotence. In addition, there may be signs such as itching in the genital area, frequent urination, burning, unpleasant odor, discharge, reddening of the mucosa, enlarged lymph nodes, pimples in the groin. If you find the above symptoms, you need to immediately contact the dermatovenerologist. After the change of the sexual partner, it is recommended that you undergo a test and take tests for hidden infections.

Remedies

Protect from hidden infections can a conventional condom. If the sexual act was unprotected, then in the first few hours you should use a solution of antiseptic to treat the urethra and inguinal area. This procedure will prevent the spread of pathogens throughout the body.

Treatment

Most often hidden infections are cured completely, without causing subsequent relapses. The patient is prescribed a course of antibiotics, as well as treatment of the genital organs with an antiseptic. Such serious viral infections as hepatitis, HIV accompany a person all his life. Treatment with drugs can prolong the life of the patient for a while and reduce the negative manifestations of the disease.

Preparation for the delivery of tests

This procedure requires mandatory compliance with important rules. If urine is to be taken to the laboratory to diagnose the disease, then it must be exclusively morning. A special sterile container for analysis is sold at the pharmacy. It is highly not recommended for washing the genitals to use antibacterial soap. Two hours before the test (smear, sowing, PCR) is done, do not urinate. It is forbidden to take antibiotics and uroseptics, use disinfectant external solutions. A day before the test is not recommended to enter into sexual intimacy.