What are the symptoms of Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infections?

Under normal circumstances, symptoms of mycoplasma infection include fever, headache, cough, sore throat, and muscle pain. Symptoms of chlamydia infection include frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, incomplete voiding, and a burning sensation during urination. Specific details are as follows:

I. Symptoms of Mycoplasma Infection

1. Fever: Mycoplasma infection triggers an inflammatory response from the immune system. During infection, the immune system releases inflammatory mediators such as white blood cells and cytokines, which can elevate body temperature and cause fever. Patients may take medications such as acetaminophen tablets or ibuprofen sustained-release capsules under medical guidance.

2. Headache: Mycoplasma is a type of bacteria; after infection, it triggers an immune response in the body, including the release of inflammatory mediators such as cytokines and inflammatory cells to combat the infection. These mediators can affect the central nervous system, leading to headaches. Patients may use medications such as azithromycin capsules or roxithromycin dispersible tablets as directed by a physician to relieve headaches.

3. Cough: Mycoplasma infection typically affects the respiratory tract, causing inflammation of the respiratory mucosa. This inflammation can stimulate the cough reflex, helping clear pathogens and mucus. Treatment may include lung-soothing cough syrups such as Feili Ke mixture or Ji Zhi syrup under a doctor's supervision.

4. Sore Throat: Inflammation can damage the pharyngeal mucosa. When the mucosa is injured, swallowing and oral hygiene may become painful, resulting in a sore throat. Medications such as compound Corallopyhthora officinalis lozenges or azithromycin capsules may be used under medical advice.

5. Muscle Pain: Mycoplasma infection may interfere with the body's metabolic processes, leading to the accumulation of metabolic byproducts. These substances may accumulate in muscle tissues, causing discomfort and pain. Patients may be treated with medications such as azithromycin capsules or roxithromycin capsules as prescribed.

II. Symptoms of Chlamydia Infection

1. Frequent Urination: Chlamydia infection usually begins in the urethra and causes urethral inflammation. This inflammation irritates the urethra, leading to frequent urination. Patients are advised to maintain adequate fluid intake to prevent dehydration.

2. Urgency: Due to urethral inflammation, the urethra becomes irritated, causing a sudden urge to urinate. Chlamydia infection can lead to urinary urgency—the immediate need to void. Patients may practice regular urination and gradually extend the intervals between voiding (bladder training) to reduce urgency.

3. Dysuria (Painful Urination): Infection-induced urethral inflammation damages the urethral mucosa. When urine passes through the damaged mucosa, patients may experience pain or a burning sensation. Medications such as minocycline hydrochloride tablets or norfloxacin capsules may be used under a doctor’s direction.

4. Incomplete Voiding: Urethral inflammation may create a sensation of obstruction, preventing urine from being expelled smoothly. This results in a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying—even when urine is present, it is difficult to fully void. Medications such as tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained-release capsules or phenoxybenzamine hydrochloride tablets may be taken as prescribed.

5. Burning Sensation During Urination: Inflammation of the urethra and urinary system commonly causes a burning sensation when urine passes through. The inflammation and immune response triggered by infection may increase the acidity of urine, contributing to this burning sensation. Patients may use medications such as ceftriaxone sodium or levofloxacin tablets under medical supervision.

It is important to note that if the above symptoms persist or worsen during infection, prompt medical attention at a hospital is recommended to avoid serious complications.