Symptoms, causes and rules of the treatment of gardnerellosis men

Gardnerellosis opened relatively recently, in 1980. This microorganism is one of the representatives of women's microflora. But when exposed to certain factors Gardnerella begin to actively proliferate and destroy the normal microflora.

As a rule, gardnerellosis in men is a very rare disease, most often the man is the carrier of this pathogen. But it is possible and the development of gardnerellosis and subsequent complications.

What are the signs of infection gardnerellosis men exist, how it should be treated and what medications to take, take a closer look.

Causes of gardnerellosis:

1. Antibacterial therapy.
2. Diseases of the genitourinary system men.
3. Stress and a concomitant decrease in immunity.
4. The use of immunosuppressants.

How to spot the disease

Gardnerellosis in men refers to diseases, sexually transmitted. The most dangerous period of this disease is that in most cases it is asymptomatic and can cause various chronic inflammatory processes. But it can manifest itself and symptoms of urethritis. Transmission of the bacterium is only transmitted sexually from female to male. In 90% of cases the microorganism does not stay on the genitals of men and in 2-3 days disappears.

The main manifestations

When there are favourable conditions the organism can linger in the urethra, and the man is hidden by the media. If the immunity of men is reduced or there is microtrauma to the urethra, the disease gradually transformirovalsya in gardnerelly urethritis. This is manifested by such symptoms:

• burning and pain when urinating;
• discharge from the urethra greenish hue;
• an unpleasant odor;
• pain in the groin (rarely);
• complication of inflammation the accession of other pathogens.

The microorganism can reside under the foreskin of the penis, and in this case develops gardnerelly balanoposthitis. This pathological process is far more common than gardnerelly urethritis. Is characterized by the standard for balanoposthitis symptoms: inflammation and redness of the head, discharge with an unpleasant odor and some discomfort when urinating. But it happens that these symptoms are oiled, and every man is able to notice them and to ask for help, and especially will not take drugs.

In 80% of cases of infection treatment of gardnerellosis in men is not required, and the bacterium dies, so not entrenched in the body the stronger sex.

But at the present time not all men are perfectly healthy and the pathogen has the opportunity to consolidate tightly in the urethra or the prostate andto start its covert subversive activities. Therefore, when the first strange symptoms should seek help from a doctor which will be examined and assigned a treatment regimen.

Therapeutic measures

Treatment of gardnerellosis in men does not require a lot of time and effort. The treatment plan is developed by the specialist based on the results of analyzes and survey. Often prescribe antibiotic therapy using drugs with a depressing effect on the pathogenic flora.

Along with antibiotics to strengthen the immune system and maintaining the body's defenses use vitamin complexes and minerals. To avoid the development of intestinal dysbiosis not leave without attention and medicines, composed of colonies of beneficial microorganisms (probiotics). Special attention is paid to the lesion. If the area of destruction of pathogenic microflora is the head and foreskin of the penis and develops gardnerelly balanoposthitis, to treat disease are subject to these factors. For this purpose, in addition to preparations of antibiotic therapy, and local treatment with antiseptic solutions.

What else do you need besides medicines?

If gardnerellosis affected the urethra or prostate gland, then the treatment will be lasting connection with the physiotherapeutic interventions. Need to adjustments in diet and lifestyle. Should refuse greasy, fried, spicy and spicy food, limit the consumption of alcoholic beverages. At the time of treatment should abandon sexual intercourse. It's not so much as the treatment of gardnerellosis takes a total of 2-3 weeks.

Most often the disease is limited to concealed carriers, but that doesn't mean gardnerellosis men do not need to be treated. The best place to have a joint treatment of gardnerellosis with a partner in order to avoid future vzaimoporozhdeniya. It is not recommended to assign yourself the drugs and adjust treatment prescribed by physician; all procedures and medications should be used only after consulting a doctor.