Is Eyelid Swelling a Symptom of Gonorrhea?

Eyelid swelling is not a common symptom of Gonorrhea. However, it’s very much possible to contract conjunctivitis (a condition which inflames the eye membrane¹) due to Gonorrhea (and other STIs).² Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection, caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is usually spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.³ Moreover, individuals can get conjunctivitis from an STI-infected person when their eye comes in direct contact with genital fluids such as semen, or when infected people rub their eyes after touching infected genital areas.²

If you’re experiencing eyelid swelling or pink eye/conjunctivitis along with the other aforementioned symptoms of Gonorrhea, then it’s high time to consult your doctor. You can also get LifeCell’s at-home test, which offers a convenient and accurate way to test for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia, two of the most common STIs.

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