A natural physiological process is allocation of a small volume of urinary channel in men. It is a kind of lubricant, obtained from the work of the glands concentrated in the head of the penis. Abundance, heterogeneous consistency and cloudy color are signs of pathological disorders in the urogenital 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 liquid is constantly present in the foreskin of the penis. It may gradually exit the urethra with pressure, sometimes spontaneously.
Table "Criteria for normal discharge in men"
| type of discharge | Feature |
|---|---|
| smegma | The lubricant is produced by the preputial glands, has a sour cream consistency, the color is white, sometimes with a yellow or green tint. The secret of remaining fat and bacteria prevents the foreskin from rubbing against 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 stimulated). Its purpose is to lubricate the urethra for the unimpeded passage of seminal fluid through it. The amount of secretion is usually scarce, but it can increase due to abstinence from sexual contact (the less the man has sex, the more abundant the pre-eculative secret is - sometimes it oozes from the penis). Is it possible to get pregnant with these secretions? Practically no, because they contain very few sperm. But after the eruption of seminal fluid, repeated unprotected intercourse can lead to conception |
| Ejaculation not associated with intercourse (emission) | Spontaneous ejaculation occurs in the morning (the highest levels of testosterone in the blood). There is a similar phenomenon during sleep. Pollution is most often seen in teenagers, but it can also occur in adult men who do not have regular sexual intercourse. |
| Clear discharge from the urethra (prostorrhea) | The composition of secretions is semen and prostatic secretion. Fluid comes out of the urinary canal with strong tension during defecation, coughing. Vitreous discharge from the penis occurs even after the emission of urine - a normal phenomenon |
Clouding of discharge or the acquisition of an unusual shade by them is the first symptom of urogenital pathologies. Violations can be accompanied by a change in the color of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort in Organs 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 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 Organs genital organs, caused by opportunistic organisms - staphylococcus aureus, Candida fungus, Escherichia coli. These 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, provoking serious illnesses.
- Thrush. This pathology is characterized by white curd discharge with white granules, resembling cottage cheese. The secret abounds 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 gelatinous purulent secretions with the smell of rot. At the same time, severe redness and pain appear on the head.
- urethral gardnerellosis. The nature of the secreted fluid is scanty, there is a smell of rotten fish, the color is green or yellow.
- prostatitis. The secreted liquid 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 scarce. In addition to the atypical discharge, the man suffers from difficulty urinating and pain in the groin.
Nonspecific inflammations are not sexually transmitted. The source of its occurrence is an imbalance of the urogenital flora.
Non-inflammatory pathologies
Chronic diseases or injuries of not only the genitals, but also the spine, nervous system, constant stress can provoke pathological discharge.
- Hematorrhea- the condition is characterized by bloody discharge without clots. Usually the cause can be mechanical damage (trauma, catheter placement, flora smear). In this case, the blood secreted without clots and stops quickly. In the case of passing small stones, there is mucus with threads of blood from the urinary tract after or during the emptying of the bladder.
- spermatorrhea- involuntary leakage of semen outside of sexual intercourse or masturbation. The cause of whitish discharge is a weakening of the tone of the seminiferous tubules, a violation of 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, benign tumor of the prostate, the discharge is white or transparent, liquid and abundant, but odorless.
venereal infections
The first symptom of STDs 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 exacerbation of mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis or chlamydia. Especially a lot of plaque on the head of the penis 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 smell is a sign of gonorrhea. The discharge in this case is sticky and abundant, has a thick consistency. The disease causes great discomfort - the genitals hurt, itch and itch, especially when urinating.
Important!
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 trichomoniasis, ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis), which aggravates the patient's condition. With unnatural fluid from the penis, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Which doctor should I contact?
An uncharacteristic discharge from 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 required to make a final diagnosis.
Diagnosis
The initial stage of a comprehensive examination is a complete examination by a urologist:
- Visual assessment of the condition of Organs genital organs - penis, head and foreskin, perineum. The purpose of the examination is to identify injuries, deformities, seals, inflammation and the presence of rashes.
- Palpation in the groin region. The condition of the lymph nodes is assessed, their size, density, skin color.
- Prostate exam. The procedure is performed by inserting a finger into the anus. The goal is to identify seals in the prostate and take biological material for analysis.
- Collection of secretions from the urinary canal for planting in flora and microscopy - allows you to identify the origin of the disease and understand the degree of the inflammatory process.
Then the patient needs to undergo a clinical blood test, if necessary, a detailed biochemistry. Hardware diagnostics are also mandatory:
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, prostate and bladder;
- computed tomography;
- urography.
Important!
If there is a suspicion of malignant tumors in the urogenital system, a biopsy is prescribed to a man and a complete histological examination of biological material is carried out.
Treatment of pathological secretions
Motley discharge from the urethra of an unnatural color is just a symptom of the disease. You need to treat the pathology that caused changes in the secret of the penis. Based on the type of negative processes in the urogenital system, doctors use several groups of drugs:
- Antifungal drugs. They are used for Candida lesions.
- Antibiotic agents from the group of cephalosporins - are 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 urogenital pathologies, it is important to follow preventive measures.
- Observe hygiene. It is important to wash the head of the penis well, pushing the foreskin back to prevent bacteria from multiplying.
- Monitor intimate life. Eliminate promiscuity, always protect yourself.
- Empty your bladder in a timely manner to prevent overdistention.
- Avoid stress, emotional overwork.
- Optimize physical activity - do not exhaust the body with hard work or overtraining.
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 from a glassy consistency to a curd, sticky or watery consistency 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.