One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It may show symptoms such as pelvic pain, genital inflammation and discharge or show no symptoms at all. It can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if left untreated or infertility. Some strains of the bacteria can cause eye disease or pneumonia. The three types of chlamedia include C. Trachomatis, C. Psittaci and C. Pneumoniae. Treatment for chlamydia is successfully done with antibiotics or naturally with homeopathic remedies.
The organism is reliant upon human hosts for energy as it is unable to produce energy itself. C. Trachomatis can cause urinary and genital tract infections in sexually active women and men. It can be transmitted during oral, anal or vaginal sex. It can be passed from mother to baby during a vaginal birth. Unprotected sex with multiple partners are the people who are at the highest risk.
Painful intercourse, lower back and abdominal pain and spotting between periods are all symptoms that have been noted. Woman have said they have experienced rectal pain, symptoms of PID, burning when urinating and vaginal discharge. Some people have no symptoms and don’t know they even have it. When it is contracted orally, throat infections, redness and swelling of the tonsils can occur. Urine tests or specimens from the cervix or penis are how it is diagnosed. Continue reading ‘Treatment For Chlamydia Prevents Complications’ »