A natural physiological process is the allocation of a small urinary canal volume in humans. This is a kind of lubricant obtained as a result of the work of the glands concentrated on the head of the penis. Abundance, heterogeneous consistency and cloudy color are signs of pathological disorders of the urogenital system.
Changes in 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 liquid is constantly present on the foreskin of the penis. It can gradually come out of the urethra with pressure, sometimes spontaneously.
Table "Criteria for normal discharge in men"
| Type of rejection | Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Smegma | The lubricant is produced by the preputial glands, has the consistency of sour cream, the color is white, sometimes with a yellow or green tint. The secret of the remains of fat and bacteria prevents the friction of the foreskin with the head. Abundance depends on age - the greatest amount of fluid in adolescence and the smallest in old age (practically absent) |
| Colorless discharge that looks like clear mucus (urethrorrhea libido) | Mucus is produced by the urethral and bulbourethral glands during erection (when excited). Their purpose is to lubricate the urethra for the unimpeded passage of seminal fluid through it. The amount of secretion is usually sparse, but may increase depending on sexual abstinence from contact (the less a man has sex, the more pre-eculative secret is abundant - sometimes it drips from the penis). Is it possible to get pregnant from such secretions? Practically not, because they contain too few sperm. But after the eruption of seminal fluid, repeated unprotected sex can lead to conception |
| Ejaculation not associated with intercourse (show) | Spontaneous ejaculation occurs in the morning (the highest blood levels of testosterone). There is a similar phenomenon during sleep. Pollution is most commonly seen in teenagers, but can also occur in adult men who do not have regular sex. |
| Clear discharge from the urethra (prostorrhea) | The composition of secretions is sperm and prostate secretion. Fluid comes out of the urinary canal with strong tension during defecation, coughing. Vitreous discharge from the penis occurs even after passing urine - a normal phenomenon |
The opacification of the discharge or the acquisition of an unusual 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 discharge from the urethra
Venereal pathogens, nonspecific infections, malignant tumors, mechanical damage (injuries, surgeries) are capable of causing atypical discharge from the penis. The nature of the discharge from the penis depends on the specific pathology of 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 actively develop, causingserious illnesses.
- Lily of the valley. This pathology is characterized by a white curd discharge with white pellets, resembling cottage cheese. The secret is abundant with an unpleasant sour smell. When ejaculating or urinating, 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 rotting smell. At the same time, severe redness and pain appear on the head.
- Urethral gardnerellosis. 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 of 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
The provoked pathological discharges can be chronic diseases or injuries not only of the genitals, but also of the spine, nervous system, constant stress.
- Hematorrhea- the condition is characterized by bloody discharge without clots. Usually the cause can be mechanical damage (trauma, placement of a catheter, taking a smear from the flora). In this case, the blood secreted without clots and quickly stops. In the case of discharge of small stones, mucus with bloody filaments is present from the urinary tract after or during bladder emptying.
- Spermatorhea- 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 tumors in the organs of the genitourinary system. 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 prostate tumor, 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 specific pathogen:
- Foamy, colorless or whitish mucus, containing pus, appears as a result of an exacerbation of mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis or chlamydia. Especially a lot of plaque on the penis head when affected by chlamydia.
- A small amount of clear, sticky fluid is a symptom of chronic chlamydial infection, mycoplasmosis, or ureaplasmosis.
- Green or yellow mucus with a strong stench is a sign of gonorrhea. The discharge in this case is sticky and profuse, has a thick consistency. The disease causes great discomfort - the genitals hurt, itch and burn, especially when urinating.
Important!
The amount of secretion from the penis, its color and smell can change with the neglect of the disease. Often the infections are combined (gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis), which aggravates the patient's condition. With unnatural liquid from the penis, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Which doctor should I contact?
An unusual secret of the urethra, difficult emptying of the bladder, pain in the groin are symptoms that should be immediately taken to the hospital. A urologist deals with diseases of the genitourinary system. After examining the patient and assessing his complaints, the doctor may prescribe a consultation with other highly specialized specialists:
- venereologist (if you suspect sexual infections);
- oncologist (if there are characteristic signs of a tumor process).
A complete laboratory and instrumental examination is necessary to establish a final diagnosis.
Diagnostic
The first step in 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, inflammation and the presence of a rash.
- Palpation in the groin area. The condition of the lymph nodes is assessed, their size, density, skin color.
- Prostate examination. The procedure is performed by inserting a finger into the anus. The objective is to identify the seals in the prostate and to collect biological material for analysis.
- Collection of secretions from the urinary tract for planting on flora and microscopy - allows you to identify the source of the disease and understand the degree of the inflammatory process.
Then the patient must pass a clinical blood test, if necessary, a detailed biochemistry. Hardware diagnostics are also mandatory:
- Kidney, prostate and bladder ultrasound;
- computed tomography;
- urography.
Important!
If malignant tumors of the urogenital system are suspected, a man is prescribed a biopsy and a full histological examination of biological material is performed.
Treatment of pathological secretions
A heterogeneous discharge from the urethra of an unnatural color is only a symptom of the disease. You need to treat the pathology that caused changes in the secret of the penis. Depending on the type of negative processes in the urogenital system, doctors use several groups of drugs:
- Antifungal drugs. They are used for candidal lesions.
- Antibiotic agents from the group of cephalosporins - are used for gonorrhea, bacterial urethritis.
- Long-acting drugs.
- Anti-inflammatory antibiotics.
In addition to drugs, the patient receives vitamin complexes, as well as immunostimulating drugs.
Prevention
To avoid the negative consequences of urogenital pathologies, it is important to follow preventive measures.
- Observe hygiene. It is important to thoroughly wash the head of the penis pushing back the foreskin to prevent bacteria from multiplying.
- Monitor intimate life. Eliminate promiscuity, always protect yourself.
- Empty the bladder in a timely manner to avoid its overdistension.
- Avoid stress, emotional overstrain.
- Optimize physical activity - do not exhaust the body with hard work or excessive training.
It is necessary to eat right, 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 vitreous consistency to curd, sticky or watery are symptoms of pathological abnormalities in the organs of the genitourinary system. To identify the causes of this condition, you need to contact a urologist. After a thorough examination, doctors prescribe the appropriate treatment.