Aseptic arthritis: If N. gonorrhoeae spreads into the bloodstream, it can cause systemic (whole-body) inflammation leading to ...

where it can cause rare but serious complications such as arthritis and heart valve damage. You can’t treat gonorrhea with over-the-counter or home remedies. The recommended treatment for ...

In men, untreated gonorrhea may lead to infertility. It can also spread to the blood and cause arthritis, tenosynovitis, and/or dermatitis, which can be life-threatening, says the CDC. Gonorrhea ...