A natural physiological process is the allocation of a small volume of urination canal in men. This is a kind of lubricant, which is 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 in 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 discharge | 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 friction of the foreskin with the head. Abundance depends on age - the largest amount of fluid in adolescence, and the smallest in old age (practically absent) |
| Colorless discharge that looks like clear mucus (libido urethrorrhea) | Mucus is produced by the urethral and bulbourethral glands during erection (when aroused). Their purpose is to lubricate the urethra for the unhindered passage of seminal fluid through it. The amount of secretion is usually scarce, but may increase depending on the sexual abstinence of contact (the less often a man has sex, the more abundant the pre-eculative secret - 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 sexual intercourse without protection can lead to conception |
| Ejaculation not associated with sexual intercourse (emission) | Spontaneous ejaculation occurs in the morning (the highest blood levels of testosterone). There is a similar phenomenon during sleep. Pollution is most often observed in adolescents, but can also occur in adult men who do not have regular sexual intercourse. |
| Clear discharge from the urethra (prostorrhea) | The composition of the secretions is semen and prostate secretion. The 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 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 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 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 actively develop, provoking serious diseases.
- Thrush. This pathology is characterized by curd white discharge with white pellets, 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 foreskin lesiondiffers purulent jelly-like secretions with the smell of rot. At the same time, severe redness and soreness appear on the head.
- Urethral gardnerellosis. The nature of the secreted fluid is scarce, there is a smell of rotten fish, the color is green or yellow.
- Prostatitis. The secreted liquid is turbid, appears at the end of urination. In the acute course of the disease, the pathological secret from the penis is abundant, and during the chronic period, it is scarce. In addition to atypical discharge, a man suffers from difficulty in passing urine and pain in the groin.
Nonspecific inflammations are not sexually transmitted. The source of their occurrence is an imbalance of the urogenital flora.
Non-inflammatory pathologies
Provoke pathological discharge can be chronic diseases or injuries not only of the genital organs, 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, catheter placement, taking a smear on the flora). In this case, the secreted blood without clots and quickly stops. In the case of the exit of small stones, mucus with bloody threads is present from the urinary canal after or during the emptying of the bladder.
- Spermatorrhoea- involuntary leakage of semen outside of sexual intercourse or masturbation. The cause of whitish discharge is the weakening of the tone of the seminiferous tubules, the violation of innervation in them.
- Oncological neoplasms 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 tumor of the prostate, the discharge is white or transparent, liquid and plentiful, 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 mucus, colorless or whitish, 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 and sticky liquid is a symptom of a chronic chlamydial infection, mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis.
- Green or yellow mucus with a sharp stench is a sign of gonorrhea. The discharge in this case is sticky and plentiful, has a thick consistency. The disease causes great discomfort - the genitals hurt, itch and bake, especially when urinating.
Important!
The amount of secretion from the penis, its color and smell may 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 secret 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 evaluating 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.
Diagnostics
The initial stage of a comprehensive examination is a thorough examination by a urologist:
- Visual assessment of the condition of the genitals - the penis, head and foreskin, perineum. The purpose of the examination is to identify injuries, deformities, seals, inflammation and the presence of a skin rash.
- Palpation in the groin area. The condition of the lymph nodes is assessed, their size, density, skin color.
- Prostate examination. The procedure is carried out by inserting a finger into the anus. The goal is to identify seals in the prostate gland and take biological material for analysis.
- Collection of secretions from the urinary canal for planting on flora and microscopy - allows you to identify the source of the disease and understand the degree of the inflammatory process.
Next, the patient needs to pass a clinical blood test, if necessary, a detailed biochemistry. Hardware diagnostics are also mandatory:
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, prostate and bladder;
- CT scan;
- urography.
Important!
If malignant tumors in the urogenital system are suspected, a man is prescribed a biopsy 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 a symptom of the disease. You need to treat the pathology that caused changes in the secret from 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 candidal lesions.
- Antibiotic agents from the group of cephalosporins - are used for gonorrhea, bacterial urethritis.
- Long acting drugs.
- Anti-inflammatory antibiotic drugs.
In addition to medications, 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 the bladder in a timely manner to prevent its overdistension.
- Avoid stress, emotional overwork.
- Optimize physical activity - do not deplete 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.