A natural physiological process is the distribution of a small volume of the urethra in men. This is a type of lubricant, which is obtained as a result of the work of the glands that are concentrated in the head of the penis. Abundance, heterogeneous consistency and cloudy color are signs of pathological disorders in the genitourinary system.
Changes in the color, consistency or amount of discharge from the urethra in men indicate the presence of a disease of the genitourinary system
Normal discharge in men
A whitish or colorless fluid is constantly present on the foreskin of the penis. It may gradually come out of the urethra with pressure, sometimes spontaneously.
Table "Criteria of normal discharge in men"
| Rejection type | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Smegma | Lubricant is produced by the prophylactic glands, it has the consistency of milk cream, the color is white, sometimes with a yellow or green tint. The secret of fat residue and bacteria prevents the foreskin from rubbing against the head. Abundance depends on age - the greatest amount of fluid in adolescence and the least in old age (practically absent) |
| Colorless discharge that looks like clear mucus (libido urethrorrhea) | Mucus is produced by the urethra and bulbourethral glands during erection (when stimulated). Their purpose is to lubricate the urethra for the unhindered passage of seminal fluid through it. The amount of secretion is usually rare, but it can increase depending on sexual abstinence from intercourse (the less often a man has sex, the more abundant the pre-election secret - sometimes it drips from the penis). Is it possible to get pregnant from such secretions? Practically not, because they contain very few sperm. But after the ejaculation, repeated unprotected intercourse can lead to conception |
| Ejaculation not associated with intercourse (emission) | Spontaneous ejaculation occurs in the morning (highest levels of testosterone in the blood). A similar phenomenon exists in sleep. Pollution is most often seen in teenagers, but it can also occur in adult men who do not have regular intercourse. |
| Clear discharge from the urethra (prostorrhea) | The composition of secretions is semen and prostate secretion. The liquid comes out of the urinary canal with strong tension during defecation, coughing. The vitreous discharge from the penis occurs even after the emission of urine - a normal phenomenon |
The cloudiness of the discharge or the acquisition of an uncharacteristic shade by them is the first symptom of urogenital pathologies. Violations may be accompanied by a change in the color of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort in the genitals.
Causes of urethral discharge
Venereal pathogens, non-specific infections, malignant tumors, mechanical damage (injuries, surgeries) are capable of causing atypical secretions from the penis. The nature of the discharge from the penis depends on the specific pathology in the genitourinary system.
Inflammatory processes
Foci of inflammation can be caused by a violation of the microflora of the genital organs, caused by opportunistic organisms - Staphylococcus aureus, Candida fungus, Escherichia coli. Such bacteria in a small amount are always present on the mucous membrane of the foreskin, and with a decrease in immunity (taking antibiotics for a long time, moral exhaustion or hypothermia of the body), they begin to grow actively, causing serious diseases.
- Chewing gum. This pathology is characterized by white curd discharge with white globules, resembling cottage cheese. The secret is abundant with an unpleasant sour smell. During ejaculation or urination, a man feels a burning sensation in the penis, pain and pain in the groin.
- Inflammatory lesion of the foreskindiffers purulent jelly-like secretions with a rotten smell. At the same time, intense redness and pain in the head appear.
- Gardnerellosis of the urethra. The nature of the secreted liquid is rare, there is a smell of rotten fish, the color is green or yellow.
- Prostatitis. The secreted fluid is cloudy, appears at the end of urination. In the acute course of the disease, the pathological secret from the penis is abundant, and in the chronic period it is rare. In addition to atypical discharge, a man suffers from difficulty urinating and pain in the groin.
Non-specific inflammations are not sexually transmitted. The source of their appearance is an imbalance of the urogenital flora.
Non-inflammatory pathologies
Cause pathological discharge can be chronic diseases or injuries not only of the genitals, but also of the spine, nervous system, constant stress.
- hemorrhagia- the condition is characterized by bloody discharge without clots. Usually the cause can be mechanical damage (trauma, catheter placement, taking a smear on the flora). In this case, the secreted blood without clots and quickly stops. In the case of passage of small stones, there is mucus with bloody threads from the urinary canal after or during the emptying of the bladder.
- Spermatorrhea- involuntary leakage of semen outside of sexual intercourse or masturbation. The cause of the whitish discharge is the weakening of the tone of the seminiferous tubules, the violation of the innervation in them.
- Oncological neoplasms in the organs of the genitourinary system. The brown discharge contains blood clots, the consistency is mucous, there are purulent inclusions and a corresponding smell.
With problems in the contractile function of the smooth muscles of the bladder, a benign tumor of the prostate, the discharge is white or transparent, liquid and abundant, but odorless.
venereal infections
The first symptom of sexually transmitted diseases is abnormal discharge from the penis. Their nature depends on the particular pathogen:
- Foamy mucus, colorless or whitish, containing pus, occurs as a result of an exacerbation of mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis or chlamydia. Especially a lot of plaque on the head of the penis when infected with chlamydia.
- A small amount of clear and sticky fluid is a symptom of chronic chlamydia infection, mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis.
- Green or yellow mucus with a strong odor is a sign of gonorrhea. Discharge in this case is sticky and abundant, has a thick consistency. The disease causes great discomfort - the genitals hurt, itch and burn, especially during urination.
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The amount of secretion from the penis, its color and smell can change with the neglect of the disease. Often, infections are combined (gonorrhea and trichomonads, ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis), which worsens the patient's condition. With abnormal fluid from the penis, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Which doctor should I contact?
Uncharacteristic secret from the urethra, difficult emptying of the bladder, pain in the groin are symptoms that should be taken to the hospital immediately. The urologist deals with diseases of the genitourinary system. After examining the patient and evaluating his complaints, the doctor may prescribe a consultation with other highly qualified specialists:
- venereologist (if you suspect sexually transmitted infections).
- oncologist (if there are characteristic signs of a tumor process).
A complete laboratory and organ examination is required for the final diagnosis.
Diagnostics
The initial stage of a comprehensive examination is a thorough examination by a urologist:
- Visual assessment of the condition of the genitals - penis, head and foreskin, perineum. The purpose of the examination is to identify injuries, deformities, seals, inflammations and the presence of a skin rash.
- Palpation in the groin. The condition of the lymph nodes, the size, the density, the color of the skin is assessed.
- Prostate examination. The procedure is performed by inserting a finger into the anus. The goal is to locate seals in the prostate gland and obtain biological material for analysis.
- Collection of secretions from the urinary canal for planting in flora and microscopy - allows you to determine the source of the disease and understand the degree of the inflammatory process.
Then the patient must pass a clinical blood test, if necessary, detailed biochemistry. Hardware diagnostics are also mandatory:
- Ultrasound of kidneys, prostate and bladder.
- The CT scan?
- urography.
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If there are suspicions of malignant tumors in the genitourinary system, a biopsy is prescribed to a man and a complete histological examination of the biological material is carried out.
Treatment of pathological secretions
Heterogeneous discharge from the urethra of an unnatural color is only one symptom of the disease. You need to deal with the pathology that caused changes in the secret from the penis. Based on the type of negative processes in the genitourinary system, doctors use different groups of drugs:
- Antifungal drugs. They are used for candidal lesions.
- Antibiotic agents from the group of cephalosporins - used for gonorrhea, bacterial urethritis.
- Long-acting drugs.
- Anti-inflammatory antibiotic drugs.
In addition to drugs, the patient is given vitamin complexes, as well as immunostimulating drugs.
Prevention
To avoid the negative consequences of the pathologies of the genitourinary system, it is important to observe preventive measures.
- Maintain hygiene. It is important to wash the head of the penis thoroughly, pushing the foreskin back to prevent the growth of bacteria.
- Monitor intimate life. Eliminate debauchery, always protect yourself.
- Empty the bladder in time to prevent overdistension.
- Avoid stress, emotional exhaustion.
- Optimize physical activity - do not exhaust the body with hard work or excessive training.
It is necessary to eat properly, eliminate bad habits and avoid hypothermia.
Normal discharge in men is clear or white in moderate amounts. The appearance of an unpleasant odor, impurities of pus or blood, a change in the composition of the vitreous to curd, sticky or watery are symptoms of pathological abnormalities in the organs of the genitourinary system. To determine the causes of this condition, you need to contact a urologist. After a thorough examination, doctors prescribe the appropriate treatment.