Each year, approximately 3 to 4 million people are infected by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis, according to medical experts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This bacterium is responsible for causing chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease. Chlamydia symptoms in a man can be difficult to detect, but affected men should seek treatment for this infection.
No Symptoms
Approximately 25 percent of men with this sexually transmitted disease do not develop symptoms, explain health professionals with Medline Plus, an informational health website. Even if a man does not develop chlamydia symptoms, he can still transmit this infection to an intimate partner when engaged in sexual activities. Sexually active men should be frequently screened for chlamydia, as well as other sexually transmitted infections, to ensure prompt detection and treatment.
Penile Discharge
A man with chlamydia can notice unusual discharge from the tip of his penis, explains KidsHealth, a medical information website supported by the Nemours Foundation. The discharge may be clear and runny or discolored and thick. This discharge can irritate the head of a man's penis, leading to additional chlamydia symptoms of itching or burning at the opening of the penis. Men who receive anal sex from an infected partner can also experience rectal discharge or discomfort as chlamydia symptoms, warns Medline Plus. These uncomfortable symptoms typically occur within one to three weeks following exposure to the bacterial pathogen, warn health professionals with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Burning During Urination
The bacteria responsible for causing chlamydia can irritate and inflame a man's urethra--the thin tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As a result, men with chlamydia can experience painful, burning sensations while urinating, warn medical experts with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Burning during urination can also be a sign of a urinary tract infection in a man, and affected men should consult a doctor as soon as possible.
Testicular Swelling
In rare cases, men with chlamydia can experience testicular swelling as a symptom of this sexually transmitted disease, reports Medline Plus. Affected men may notice that their testicles are tender or painful to the touch.
