What is the treatment for chlamydia? | Updated Treatment for 2022

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This video answers the question "what is the treatment for chlamydia" and also discusses why this came to be.
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2:50 What is the treatment for chlamydia?
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@hawkshealth 2 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone thanks for watching! Please let me know if you have any questions or any topics you want me to cover in the future!

@marymojoko7588 Жыл бұрын

Thanks doctor Does chlamydia cause body itches

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

@@marymojoko7588 Typically not, but it can cause irritation or itching at the tip of the penis or vaginal region.

@Billabongkh10 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This answers alot of questions I have!

@hawkshealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Alwaysgotthemunchies 8 ай бұрын

Hey doc, I’m here because I thought I had it. The doctor told me it was that or gon. Turns out it was neither. So I suffered thru the 6 anti biotic pills for nothing! I just got over what I thought was a crohns flare but apparently it wasn’t my crohns. F*** me. Literally the day my stomach started to feel better, I took the antibiotics and they just ruined me. This was oct3. I was sick since aug22, lost about 15 pounds during that time. I really like and appreciate how interactive you are with everyone in the comments. For me, personally, that’s a big deal, a lot of channels never answer questions or reply to comments. I see you are the opposite. And that is so awesome. I’m definitely subscribing and all that! You must be a busy guy, and also for that, I am very appreciative of you, and all you hard work and finding time to make video to help us, and then go beyond video making and interact with us. You seriously don’t know how much that means to me, and I’m sure many others. Thank you.

@hawkshealth 6 ай бұрын

Sorry for getting to you late. Thank you so much for your support! I hope you are feeling better. Sorry to hear about all of your health issues. Take care!

@Alwaysgotthemunchies 6 ай бұрын

@@hawkshealth no worries, I get it, you must be very busy. Appreciate the time you took to respond. Thanks.

@jamesfroggle5837 2 жыл бұрын

Another great vid!

@hawkshealth 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@vickrawat9215 Жыл бұрын

Love from India, amazing information 👍

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the support!

@jeffersonperalta7932 3 ай бұрын

I try 7days treat of doxycycline for 1 week,after have symtoms again and treat 2 tablets of azithrimyzin and 2 cefixime, and 1 day dose of cefixime for 10 days,ang still pain in my urethra like sticthing,testicle anus and pelvic.what do you recommend.

@LhasaThailand Жыл бұрын

I was prescribed Azithromycin 1000MG for my Chlamydia. Symptoms went away within a week, but came back like 4 weeks later. Just got tested 2 days ago and indeed i still have chlamydia. I did not have any intercourse with anyone during or after treatment. I also never had antibiotics prior to my chlamydia treatment. What now?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Doxycycline is now first line due to a growing resistance to azithromycin per the CDC. Chat with your provider to get tested and treated appropriately.

@boxing4life410 11 ай бұрын

Will amoxicillin 875mg/clav125mg work for chlamidea..I think have some discharge but it’s clear like water and not much jus once in awhile idk if it’s even discharge.. but I’ve had groin puffiness, pain in groin and lower abs.. I did have a lil bit of a sore throat and some itchiness down there.. this was two months ago I took them but I stopped taking them after I stopped feeling the symtoms after 7 days of taking it I shoulda kept going 5 to 7 more days .. help!

@hawkshealth 10 ай бұрын

If you are having all of theirs symptoms you should be evaluated. Consider making a visit with your provider to get properly treated if needed. Take care!

@sleepingbeast1575 4 ай бұрын

Only diet can cure dont eat fishy foods try look tcm diuretic and antiflamatory pills for china

@Rohan7_7 10 ай бұрын

My doctor given me Doxycycline Hydrochloride is it good ? I have read that it should be doxycycline BD. What’s the difference?

@hawkshealth 10 ай бұрын

Most people prescribe doxycycline hydrochloride or doxycycline monohydrate. I’ve never seen or used doxycycline BD. Really there are no major differences besides some people tolerate one or the other better particularly to GI upset.

@catsworld777 Жыл бұрын

Hello doctor! If i have chronic chlamidiya, what to do? More days use antibiotics?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

I would ensure your provider knows all the specifics because chlamydia can be resistant to different antibiotics. Definitely follow up with your provider.

@sweetrosehoney1184 Жыл бұрын

I have clymedia and herpes I'm taking medication for a month injection in every two weeks because I have time to see Dr every two weeks..and on this Sunday I'm going to chek my blood again .Dr what do you think mine medication it is correct.i drink two white tablet and one capsule.pl give me advice.i felt my mouth throat stomach felt more better drinking stomach acid medication and Bose spry and medicine for the ringhitis

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

This is definitely a complicated question that your provider should answer because there are lots of variables. Overall, if you are not feeling better on the meds. The provider should repeat the studies to confirm the diagnosis as something else could be going on.

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stancelifestyleent8998 10 ай бұрын

Ive got antibiotics from provider and still seeing small amount of white discharge what else can i do doc ?

@hawkshealth 10 ай бұрын

It does take time for the antibiotics to work and see a full resolution of symptoms. Also you have to ensure you were placed on the correct antibiotic regimen as well. So consider following up with your provider. Take care

@Juangarcia88621 10 ай бұрын

What If neither doxycycline nor azithromycin show any effect? Can you recommend another antibiotic ?

@hawkshealth 10 ай бұрын

If both doxycycline and azithromycin didn’t work, it is incredibly rare that it didn’t work for chlamydia. Either someone has a different diagnosis like gonorrhea or someone keeps getting reinfected. Definitely consider seeing your provider to get evaluated.

@jeffreyaviles8306 Жыл бұрын

Does ejaculation before a sti std test change the result or interfere in anyway with the outcome ???

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Overall, it does not significantly change the outcome.

@---qu9uf 9 ай бұрын

I tested positive for CHLAMYDIAL URETHRITIS and I was prescribed with doxycycline 100 mg(2x a day for 7 days). I’m having anxiety since what if it doesn’t cure it?😢

@hawkshealth 9 ай бұрын

You could always ask your provider for a repeat if you are concerned.

@neehalgurung1841 6 ай бұрын

how are you man? is your chlamydia cured now?

@marieangela2075 6 ай бұрын

mine was doxycline 100mg 2 week twice a day plus Metronidazole 500mg twice a day too and a single shot of ceftriaxone on the BUM i hope it Might HELP

@lifeasithappens 4 ай бұрын

Hundreds of millions of people get cured every year stop being a worry wort !! Yeah take his advise keep going back to your doctor over and over again that’s the American medical system 6 appointments to cure something that’s done in 1 visit outside of USA 😂😂😂😂

@delixmulenga6631 23 күн бұрын

Are you oky now?

@saikrishna3062 9 ай бұрын

Dr how many days after stopping antibiotics we need to test again

@hawkshealth 9 ай бұрын

For chlamydia there is no need to test if someone is on the appropriate antibiotics. CDC recommends getting an STD check 90 days later. Take care.

@user-yw9ki6xl6i 3 ай бұрын

Doctor please I take doxycycline 200mg for 1 week the Symptoms subsided but after I stop it back again I take azethromaycen 2g first day 500 mg for 3 days Elso not much. What I should do doctor ? it stressed me

@hawkshealth 3 ай бұрын

If you have confirmed chlamydia in the United States, doxycycline should have worked for most people. Definitely follow up with your provider as you may have another disease or potentially got reinfected. There are a lot of factors that you need to talk with your provider about. Take care!

@yusufadeojo1823 Жыл бұрын

What’s your take on Moxifloxacin to treat Chlamydia? Is A combination of Doxycycline & Azithromycin effect for resistance Chlamydia?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

In the United States moxifloxacin is not a first, second line, or even a third line medication for Chlamydia. In some locations in the world, that may be the only medication available, but it is not a very effective medication for chlamydia so sticking to CDC guidelines is best. Hope was educational!

@abdidhahir3749 Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth which best medicine to get rid of while sticky discharge and watery at the head of the penis?

@migueloseguera1998 11 ай бұрын

@@abdidhahir3749I’m having the same symptoms man if you can let me know what you used to cure this would be a blessing I’ve been to my doctors and I was positive for gonorrhea and chlamydia so I’m just lost right what else I can do I have been taking 100 dose of doxycycline for 60 days but I’m still having symptoms it’s when I urine right after I’ll discharge next it’ll but quite a bit just looking for help

@bambam7550 10 ай бұрын

@@migueloseguera1998did it go away I’m experiencing discharge after treatment as well

@user-sj9ov8vh9j 5 ай бұрын

Hi doc is it normal that after completing a 7 day antibiotic course of doxylycine, i still have a discharge here and there

@-jaguar461 5 ай бұрын

how do you feel now ?

@hawkshealth 5 ай бұрын

Typically the discharge is gone by the., but each person is different. Definitely follow up with your provider if it persists.

@AbsMovs 9 ай бұрын

I'm taking 100mg of doxycycline twice daily for 10 days. Is this a good treatment?

@hawkshealth 9 ай бұрын

In the United States the current treatment for Chlamydia is doxycycline for 7 days, but always listen to your provider as this can change based on someone’s medical history, allergies, and the various regions of the world.

@_reborn_2113 10 ай бұрын

I have just noticed i had STI after pink urine which was 7months ago...will it still be curable sir

@hawkshealth 10 ай бұрын

It depends on the STD. Ensure you talk with your provider, get tested, and treated if you require treatment.

@_reborn_2113 10 ай бұрын

@@hawkshealth thanks sir

@missgurl4505 Жыл бұрын

My doctor prescribed me azithromycin instead of doxycycline… should I be worried about the effectiveness?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Doxycycline is now first line unless there are contraindications. Whatever provider prescribed you azithromycin is practicing outdated guidelines. Overall azithromycin can still be prescribed, but I would bring it up to you provider to figure out why they chose this for you.

@ZukoHlophe 6 ай бұрын

Hi doc so I got a dose in the butt 2 pills to drink same day for the issue. My question is once it has affected the scrotum can it be fixed?

@hawkshealth 4 ай бұрын

If someone develops epididymitis it is treatable.

@BarnyRumble 10 ай бұрын

Rifadin 300 and lycimor 300 mg for 6 months, if you take for 2 months it comes back longer it's in the system

@hawkshealth 10 ай бұрын

Your comment is confusing. Not sure what you are asking or trying to say? No one should ever be taking antibiotics for 2-6 months for chlamydia per CDC guidelines for chlamydia treatment. Not sure where you got that advice, but definitely chat with your provider. Take care!

@djococ1 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I took the wrong dose of doxycycline 100 mg for 10 days to treat Chlamydia and as a results chlamydia didnt go away, I visited my doctor and he gave me another antibiotics " jocamycin " because he said that Chlamydia can already built a resistance against doxycycline, do you think that this will help? And why I cant take doxycycline 100 mg again but with the correct dose. Thanks

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Yeah that doesn’t sound right. I would ensure he or she is following the CDCs updated guidelines on chlamydia management if you live in the United States. Or consult with another primary care provider in your town.

@deemanmposhomali4835 Жыл бұрын

Did it eventually go away and if it did, what did you use ?

@MrBrentgoodall Жыл бұрын

This is the first time ive heard of abstaining from sex for another 7 days after doxy completion. My doctor told me that only 7 days was required to wait. Is this the new protocol? If so, whats the reason for this?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Yes, the treatment guidelines changed around 12 months ago. All individuals should abstain from intercourse for at least 7 days after the completion of the antibiotic regimen. This is to ensure the full elimination of chlamydia from the system and to ensure the person treated does not infect another person.

@MrBrentgoodall Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth doesnt really make sense doc. If doxy cures the infection within 7 days, why wait another 7 more days?

@georgegatti1 Жыл бұрын

I believe antibiotics have what is called half life. So if you take antibiotics for 7 days they can still be effective for an additional day or two allowing additional time to heal from the infection.

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Everybody's body is different and each person reacts to doxycycline differently. Overall, 7 days is enough time to treat chlamydia, but the additional 7 days of wait time ensures that people do not get reinfected or infect another person in case they are still contagious.

@strambolin2359 10 ай бұрын

@@hawkshealthif i had sex before 7 days after completion of the competition of the treatment could i still have chlamydia?

@parmardharmendrasinh4276 10 ай бұрын

Which antibiotic is best for mycoplasma genitalium because doxycycline is not working.

@hawkshealth 9 ай бұрын

This is the CDCs recommendation for antibiotic treatment, “If macrolide sensitive: Doxycycline 100 mg orally 2 times/day for 7 days, followed by azithromycin 1 g orally initial dose, followed by 500 mg orally once daily for 3 additional days (2.5 g total)” Keep in mind only a provider can diagnose this and you should never take antibiotics with a provider evaluating you and recommending a treatment.

@alfanthonybriseno Жыл бұрын

What is the percenage of recatching chlamydia after only waiting 5 days during treatment

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

There is no specific percentage as there is several different variables. Yet, if you are taking treatment and have intercourse with someone who has chlamydia, there is a good chance that the medication (doxycycline) will not do the job as a person infected with chlamydia needs a seven day course to fully treat chlamydia. Hope this was educational!

@yusufadeojo1823 Жыл бұрын

Can you get Chlamydia from oral?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Yes, people can develop pharyngitis (throat infection) from chlamydia.

@delixmulenga6631 23 күн бұрын

My uine test shows 70+ leucocytes what does it mean ?

@passportkaya 9 күн бұрын

White blood cells that show infection.

@hammadshabbir797 11 ай бұрын

Please tell me is it safe to musterbate while suffering from chlamydia or gonorrhea?

@hawkshealth 11 ай бұрын

See my other comments

@DailySentra Жыл бұрын

Do you have to wait a week after treatment to have sex again with doxycycline or azithromycin?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Correct, the current CDC recommendation is to wait 7 days after the completion of antibiotics.

@DailySentra Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth if I do have sex just use a condom?

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Condoms are the best barrier for protection against STDs next to abstinence.

@DailySentra Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth I’m glad you replied to me rn I have an issue going on and is there anyway I can talk to you abt it?

@WeStKaNyE Ай бұрын

Good day Doctor, I got oral s**x (head) from my girlfriend while she has tonsiles and I have been discharging sperms. Kindly how can I treat this discharge and is it dangerous?

@hawkshealth Ай бұрын

If you are having penile discharge after oral or vaginal intercourse, it is always a good idea to see your provider to get tested. If you are positive, then you will require treatment. Treatment all depends on the disease.

@dadaharawa3613 10 ай бұрын

Can a baby get an STI through breast milk?.

@hawkshealth 10 ай бұрын

In medicine we can never say never, but that would be incredibly rare. HIV is possible, but again rare.

@jeffreyaviles8306 Жыл бұрын

Plz answer I was prescribed azithhromycin two tablets 500mg They told me to take it as one day dose and wait 7 days But every video I see it says it’s a 2 day dose one tablet each Did I do it right plus that’s how they said to take it it even says it on the bottle to take it as one dose I’m Comfused did my doctor do it wrong 😑 plz clarify Plus i took it without eating is that bad An do I avoid certain foods or can I eat normal as in everything I normally eat

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Currently the CDC recommendation is azithromycin 1 gram as an alternate treatment for the std chlamydia. First line is doxycycline. www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/chlamydia.htm

@jeffreyaviles8306 Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth how about eating does certain foods interfere with the medication??? Like do I have to wait couple hrs to eat

@jeffreyaviles8306 Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth also what does equivocal result mean ??? I had that in my test

@competitiveprogramming316 Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyaviles8306hiii, please reply Are you completely cured now? What std you were infected with. Please tell your medicines if they worked for you

@benjodumawal3225 Жыл бұрын

I got inject IM ceftriaxione but the discharge can't go away i also take doxicycline 200mg for 7 days but it wont go away, i tried azithromycine it's been two weeks but i have dicharge again

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

This is not normal. Definitely follow up with your provider so you can get reevaluated. Thanks for watching!

@benjodumawal3225 Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth it almost 3months i have a clear discharge

@puiunicolaemihail5106 Жыл бұрын

Mabe u have gonoreea

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

@@benjodumawal3225 You very well could have gotten reinfected after you took the antibiotics. Definitely go see your provider and get seen again as they may want to retest you for everything. Take care.

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

@@puiunicolaemihail5106 Potentially, he needs to get retested to see.

@saikrishna3062 9 ай бұрын

My urine culture shows staphylococcus aureus spp means??

@hawkshealth 9 ай бұрын

That’s a type of bacteria that can cause UTIs potentially

@UdoguFlorence-uc7ss 11 ай бұрын

Pls sir does Chlamydia stop a woman from getting pregnant

@hawkshealth 11 ай бұрын

If left untreated chlamydia could lead to infertility in some women. That’s why it is very important to get routinely screened if you are having intercourse with multiple partners especially if unprotected as some women can be asymptomatic. Take care.

@user-dz4fh2im2r 5 ай бұрын

I tested positive for chlamydia 0.25 but after my complete treatment I still experience yellowish vaginal discharge and itches . Then I went back to the hospital.... the still gave me 2nd treatment of chlamydia but after I finished taking all my medication....I still experience the same yellowish discharge and vaginal itches . What could be my problem Doc?

@hawkshealth 5 ай бұрын

Hopefully they tested you for vaginal candidiasis and BV as this could occur as well. The chlamydia would likely be gone after the treatment, but a yeast infection or BV could have popped up. Follow up with your provider and ensure they are testing you appropriately.

@kattym2417 2 ай бұрын

did it go away happened to me

@jeffreyaviles8306 Жыл бұрын

I took doxicyline I completed treatment After one day of completing treatment I had sex with someone that’s clean Should I have waited Is chlamydia cured right at the seventh day or does it take couple days after ??????

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

The CDC recommends that individuals should wait to have intercourse for 7 days after completing the antibiotic regimen. Each person is different which is why the CDC recommends the 7 days as they could potentially still be infectious. Thanks for watching.

@jeffreyaviles8306 Жыл бұрын

@@hawkshealth so I’m basically reinfected Should I go to the clinic again to get medicine ??

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Potentially, definitely make a visit with your provider.

@user-zb7nq9nd7w 5 ай бұрын

Amoxicillin 875 mg does it work?

@hawkshealth 5 ай бұрын

That is not first line for chlamydia. We do use it as an alternate med for pregnant patients, but overall we infrequently use that med for chlamydia in the United States.

@intention21 4 ай бұрын

Why do you keep saying the “treat”. Why not say cure or kill the bacteria?

@hawkshealth 4 ай бұрын

Medical professionals rarely use the words cure or kill (inappropriate medical terminology in the healthcare field) when managing diseases. Providers “treat” diseases. Some diseases resolve and some diseases don’t sometimes. Using the word “cure” while undergoing treatment is not appropriate as there is no guarantee a treatment will work. The only way to determine if something is cured is to retest someone. Yet medications to treat chlamydia are highly effective and doesn’t require a test of cure nor is it indicated. Hope that makes sense. Take care!

@intention21 4 ай бұрын

@@hawkshealth⁠thank you for your reply. You’re the only doctor that seems to reply to anyone. You earned a sub

@p.chulostips7297 9 ай бұрын

Can self masturbation while on medications cause reinfection?

@hawkshealth 9 ай бұрын

That is very unlikely to occur, but should be avoided overall.

@p.chulostips7297 9 ай бұрын

@@hawkshealth okay. So, I was prescribed 500mg Azithromycin, 4 dose, to be taking once and Docxycycline 100mg for 7 days. I've finished medications about a week now and I still feel burning pee and itching in the urethra although initial pain in the testicles are no longer severe. What can I do? Please, do reply to this. Thanks.

@p.chulostips7297 9 ай бұрын

@@hawkshealth Please could you see to my other reply? Thank you.

@rjbalbon9187 Жыл бұрын

Can we have sex using condoms during the treatment.

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Although condoms help significantly with reducing the chances of spread, it is not 100%. So it is best to avoid intercourse until 7 days after the completion of antibiotics per the current STD treatment guidelines.

@lifeasithappens 4 ай бұрын

Best treatment for any medical condition? Leave the USA 🇺🇸 doctors outside of America only want to see you once you will get 2 shots and 3 different types of antibiotics all for $75 and they don’t ever ask you to come back again and again to be milked out of more money. You will be cured by the next morning I’m talking from my own experiences

@hawkshealth 4 ай бұрын

That’s not good healthcare… Over prescribing antibiotics causes antibiotic resistance. Additionally, if a follow up is indicated by the provider it is always wise to follow up. I’ve practiced in other regions of the world and the US is near the top. There is a reason other countries come to the USA to train.

@jeffersonperalta7932 3 ай бұрын

@kishawnlewis4635 Жыл бұрын

Hi doc I think I messed up my treatment also, while taking doxycline, I accidentally had dairy while on treatment on the 6-7 day and feel like my symptoms are returning, my symptoms are mostly epididimytis and a tingling in the glans, but now that my medication is done I feel the sensations returning, should I restart the treatment all over again? I’m very distressed.

@hawkshealth Жыл бұрын

Definitely follow up with your provider as soon as possible. He or she will likely want to reevaluate you quickly. This is not a simple answer and everyone is different. Thanks for watching!