Chlamydia Therapy
A diagnosed case or one manifesting classic chlamydia symptoms is straightforward to treat. Cases without symptoms will go undetected and may result in severe complications. Notably, early diagnosis and prompt treatment not only reduce the infectivity period but also help prevent complications.
Medical treatment
Chlamydia can commonly be treated with antibiotics. More than 95 percent of people will be cured if they take their antibiotics accurately. Once chlamydia has been confirmed, antibiotics will likely be prescribed. If you are likely to have the infection, however, treatment may begin before you receive the results. (10)
If you have been diagnosed with chlamydia, your doctor will prescribe oral antibiotics. Two of the most common antibiotics prescribed for chlamydia are:
One tablet of Doxycycline per day for one week
The initial dose of azithromycin is 1 g, followed by 500 mg once daily for two days.
Always adhere to your doctor’s instructions for taking antibiotics, and finish all medications even if your symptoms improve. A healthcare professional may prescribe amoxicillin or erythromycin if you have an allergy or if you’re expectant or breastfeeding. If complications from chlamydia are a concern, your physician may prescribe a prolonged course of antibiotics. To ensure that your infection is completely eradicated, attentively adhere to the instructions for each antibiotic prescribed. Even with single-dose medications, it can take up to two weeks for effects to manifest.
With treatment, the infection should clear up within a week. After taking antibiotics, abstain from sexual activity for at least seven days and continue to take them even if you feel improved. Your doctor may also recommend treating your infected companion to prevent reinfection if you have one.
If you have a severe infection, such as pelvic inflammatory disease, you may require additional antibiotics or hospitalisation to receive intravenous antibiotics. For extensive pelvic infections, surgical treatment may be required. After three to six months, you should be retested to ensure that the infection has resolved. Even if your companion has been treated and appears to be free of infection, you should still take this precaution. Although some individuals experience adverse effects, they are typically mild. Stomachache, diarrhoea, nausea, and candidiasis are among the most frequent adverse effects.