A natural physiological process is the release of a small volume from the urinary tract in men. This is a type of lubricant that is produced 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 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 for normal discharge in men"
| Release type | 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 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 urethrorhoea) | Mucus is produced by the urethral and bulbourethral glands during erection (arousal). Their purpose is to lubricate the urethra for the unhindered passage of seminal fluid through it. The amount of secretion is usually scanty, but can increase depending on sexual abstinence from contact (the less often a man has sexual life, the more abundant the preeculative secretion - 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 ejaculation, repeated intercourse without protection can lead to conception |
| Ejaculation that is not related to intercourse (emission) | Spontaneous ejaculation occurs in the morning (highest levels of testosterone in the blood). A similar phenomenon occurs during sleep. Pollution is most often observed in adolescents, but it can also occur in older men who do not have regular sexual contact. |
| Clear discharge from the urethra (prostorrhea) | The composition of the secretions is seminal fluid and prostate secretion. The liquid comes out of the urinary canal with strong tension during defecation, coughing. Vitreous discharge from the penis appears even after passing urine - a normal phenomenon |
Clouding of the discharge or acquiring an uncharacteristic shade of them is the first symptom of urogenital pathologies. Disorders can 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, nonspecific infections, malignant tumors, mechanical damage (injuries, operations) can cause atypical discharge from the penis. The nature of the discharge from the penis depends on the specific pathology in the genitourinary system.
Inflammatory processes
Outbreaks of inflammation can be caused by a violation of the microflora of the genital organs caused by opportunistic microorganisms - staphylococcus aureus, Candida fungi, 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 curd. The secret is abundant with an unpleasant sour smell. During ejaculation or urination, the man feels burning in the penis, pain and pain in the groin.
- Inflammatory lesion of the foreskina purulent jelly-like secretion with the smell of rotting is distinguished. At the same time, severe redness and soreness appear on the head.
- Urethral gardnerellosis. The nature of the secreted liquid is scanty, has the 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 secretion from 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.
Non-specific 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 to the genital organs, but also to the spine, nervous system, constant stress.
- hematorrhea- the condition is characterized by bleeding without clots. Usually, the cause can be mechanical damage (trauma, insertion of a catheter, taking a smear on the flora). In this case, the secreted blood without clots and quickly stops. In case of passage of small stones, mucus with blood threads appears from the urethra after or during emptying of the bladder.
- spermatorrhoea- involuntary ejaculation of semen outside of sexual intercourse or masturbation. The cause of a whitish discharge is the weakening of the tone of the seminiferous tubules, the disruption of their innervation.
- Oncological neoplasms in the organs of the genitourinary system. The brown secretion 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 an unusual discharge from the penis. Their nature depends on the specific pathogen:
- Foamy mucus, colorless or whitish, containing pus, appears as a result of an exacerbation of mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis or chlamydia. Especially a lot of plaque on the head of the penis when it is affected by chlamydia.
- A small amount of clear and sticky fluid is a symptom of chronic chlamydial infection, mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis.
- Green or yellow mucus with a pungent 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 when urinating.
important!
The amount of discharge from the penis, its color and smell can change if the disease is neglected. Infections are often combined (gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis), which worsens the patient's condition. With unnatural fluid from the penis, you should immediately contact a specialist.
Which doctor should I contact?
Unusual discharge from the urethra, difficulty emptying 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 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 for a final diagnosis.
Diagnosis
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 prepuce, perineum. The purpose of the examination is to identify injuries, deformities, seals, inflammations and the presence of a skin rash.
- Palpation in the groin area. The condition of the lymph nodes, their size, density, skin color is evaluated.
- Prostate examination. The procedure is performed 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 flora and microscopy - allows you to identify the source of the disease and understand the extent of the inflammatory process.
After that, the patient must pass a clinical blood test, if necessary, detailed biochemistry. Hardware diagnostics are also mandatory:
- Ultrasound of kidneys, prostate and bladder;
- CT;
- urography.
important!
If there is a suspicion of malignant tumors in the urogenital system, the man is prescribed a biopsy and a complete histological examination of the biological material is performed.
Treatment of pathological secretions
Heterogeneous discharge from the urethra with an unnatural color is only a symptom of the disease. You need to treat the pathology that caused changes in the discharge 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.
- Antibiotics from the group of cephalosporins - used in gonorrhea, bacterial urethritis.
- Long-acting drugs.
- Anti-inflammatory antibiotic drugs.
In addition to drugs, the patient is prescribed vitamin complexes, as well as immunostimulating drugs.
Prevention
In order to avoid the negative consequences of urogenital pathologies, it is important to observe preventive measures.
- Observe hygiene. It is important to wash the head of the penis thoroughly, pushing back the foreskin to prevent bacteria from multiplying.
- Monitor intimate life. Eliminate promiscuity, always beware.
- Empty the bladder promptly to prevent overstretching.
- Avoid stress, emotional overload.
- 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 moderation. The appearance of an unpleasant smell, impurities of pus or blood, a change in the consistency of the vitreous body to curd, sticky or watery are symptoms of pathological abnormalities in the organs of the genitourinary system. To find out the causes of this condition, you should contact a urologist. After a thorough examination, doctors prescribe appropriate treatment.