Redness and warmth in your scrotum Pain when you urinate or a frequent urge to urinate Discharge coming from the tip of your penis Pain low in your abdomen or pelvis Blood in your semen Fever (uncommon)
A single intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone 250 mg and a twice daily 100 mg dose of oral doxycycline for 10 days is the recommended treatment for sexually active men ages 14 to 35. [6] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Family Physicians Organization devoted to improving the health of patients, families, and communities Go to source Men who have a stronger infection or who practice anal intercourse may need a 250 mg injection of ceftriaxone along with a stronger antibiotic, such as 500 mg of levofloxacin or 300 mg of ofloxacin once daily for 10 days. [7] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Men over the age of 35 only need 500 mg of levofloxacin or 300 mg of ofloxacin once daily for 10 days. [8] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Family Physicians Organization devoted to improving the health of patients, families, and communities Go to source
A single intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone 250 mg and a twice daily 100 mg dose of oral doxycycline for 10 days is the recommended treatment for sexually active men ages 14 to 35. [6] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Family Physicians Organization devoted to improving the health of patients, families, and communities Go to source Men who have a stronger infection or who practice anal intercourse may need a 250 mg injection of ceftriaxone along with a stronger antibiotic, such as 500 mg of levofloxacin or 300 mg of ofloxacin once daily for 10 days. [7] X Trustworthy Source Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Go to source Men over the age of 35 only need 500 mg of levofloxacin or 300 mg of ofloxacin once daily for 10 days. [8] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Family Physicians Organization devoted to improving the health of patients, families, and communities Go to source
You can also elevate your legs by sitting in a recliner or chair with an ottoman.
Don’t leave the ice pack on for too long or apply the ice pack without a towel around it. Too much exposure to cold can cause frostbite and skin damage.
If an over-the-counter pain reliever does not help, contact your doctor for something stronger.
Try keeping a water bottle next to you at all times and sip it throughout the day.
If you have tested positive for gonorrhea or chlamydia, tell your sexual partners to get tested as well.
Make sure that your partners get tested regularly, too.
For example, if you frequently lift heavy weights to build muscle, try switching to lighter weights or doing body weight exercises instead.
