Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Go to an emergency department for sudden severe testicle pain, severe pelvic or abdominal pain with fainting or repeated vomiting, confusion, difficulty breathing, or signs of severe illness.
Sudden testicle pain can have causes other than gonorrhea that require immediate treatment.
A newborn with swollen eyelids or eye discharge needs emergency medical assessment.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Do not wait for symptoms after a known exposure, since many infections remain unnoticed.
Seek same-day medical care for:
Eye pain, marked redness, light sensitivity, or thick eye discharge
Fever with a new rash or painful, swollen joints
Increasing lower abdominal or pelvic pain, especially with fever
Testicle pain or swelling
Symptoms that continue after treatment
Gonorrhea symptoms or known exposure during pregnancy
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange routine testing if you have symptoms, a partner has been diagnosed, or you have had sexual contact that may have exposed you to gonorrhea.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Gonorrhea. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.