What are the symptoms of gonococcal proctitis?
Disease description:
I felt anal itching a while ago, but didn't pay much attention to it—just cleaned the anal area every night. However, recently I noticed blood in my stool when going to the bathroom, so I went to see a doctor at the county hospital. The doctor diagnosed me with gonococcal proctitis. I'm still somewhat concerned, so may I ask: what are the symptoms of gonococcal proctitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Haiming
Purulent discharge, hematochezia, itching, nausea, and other symptoms commonly occur. Patients must seek care at the hospital's infectious disease department. Early detection and early treatment help control the condition quickly, with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory medications administered under the guidance of a specialist. Patients may present with symptoms of bloody purulent stools; some may experience anal bleeding. Gonococcus testing should be performed on anal secretions, along with routine stool examination and bacterial culture. Treatment should begin once the diagnosis is confirmed.
