What are the short-term and long-term effects of gonorrhea?

Short-term effects of gonorrhea

* Painful or burning sensation when urinating

* Discharge from the penis or vagina

* Fever

* Chills

* Body aches

* Headache

* Fatigue

* Nausea

* Vomiting

Long-term effects of gonorrhea

* Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women

* Infertility in women

* Ectopic pregnancy

* Chronic pain

* Arthritis

* Blindness (if the infection spreads to the eyes)

* Death (in rare cases)

Gonorrhea is a serious sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can have both short-term and long-term effects on your health. It is important to see a doctor right away if you think you may have gonorrhea so that you can be treated and avoid these complications.