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Symptoms
MALE burning sensation during urination; discharge from the penis; testicular tenderness or pain; rectal discharge or...
Causes
Chlamydia infection is caused by the organism Chlamydia trachomatis. It is the most common sexually transmitted disea...
Tests
The diagnosis of chlamydia infection involves sampling of the urethral discharge in males or cervical secretions in f...
Treatments
The mainstay of therapy for chlamydia includes appropriate antibiotic treatment - these include: tetracyclines, azith...
Supplements
The following dietary changes may be helpful: Following a low-fat, high-fiber diet . The diet should include a variet...
Alternative Therapies
A homeopathic practitioner may prescribe a patient-specific remedy to help reduce some of the symptoms associated wit...
Risk Factors
The following are risk factors for contracting chlamydia infections: Age. Young sexually active people aged 15-19 are...
Complications
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID; salpingitis; infertility; ectopic pregnancy.
Prevention
Safe sexual practices and consistent condom use are important prevention measures to help decrease infection with chl...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have any of the symptoms associated with chlamydial infection. Because a signif...
Basic Info