What is a common symptom caused by chlamydia in untreated cases?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to various complications if left untreated. One common symptom associated with untreated chlamydia is abdominal pain. This pain typically arises from inflammation in the reproductive organs, particularly in women, where it can result from pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID occurs when the infection ascends from the cervix and vagina into the uterus and fallopian tubes, leading to severe abdominal or pelvic discomfort.

In men, while abdominal pain may also manifest, it's more common for symptoms like urethritis to present as burning during urination or discharge. However, abdominal pain highlights the potential complications that arise if the infection is not addressed.

Other symptoms like severe vomiting, coughing, and headache are not typically associated with chlamydia infections. Severe vomiting might suggest gastrointestinal issues, coughing could be linked to respiratory conditions, and headaches are usually related to different causes such as stress or tension, not chlamydia. Thus, recognizing abdominal pain as a symptom can be crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of chlamydia and its complications.