A natural physiological process is the allocation of a small amount of the urinary tract in men. This is a type 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 the color, consistency or amount of discharge from the urethra in men indicate the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system
Normal vaginal discharge in men
A whitish or colorless fluid is always present on the foreskin. It can gradually come out of the urethra with pressure, sometimes spontaneously.
Table "Criteria for normal discharge in men"
| Release type | Features |
|---|---|
| Smegma | Lubricant is produced by the preputial gland, has the consistency of sour cream, is white in color, sometimes with a yellow or green tint. The secret of residual fat and bacteria prevents the 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 unobstructed passage of seminal fluid through it. The amount of secretion is usually limited, but may increase depending on sexual abstinence (the less often a man has sex, the more pre-eculatory secret - sometimes it drips from the penis). Is it possible to get pregnant from such secretions? Practically not, because it contains too little sperm. But after the eruption of seminal fluid, repeated sexual intercourse without protection can lead to conception |
| Ejaculation not associated with sexual intercourse (discharge) | Spontaneous ejaculation occurs in the morning (highest blood testosterone level). There is a similar phenomenon during sleep. Infection 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 secretions is semen and prostate secretions. Fluid comes out of the urinary tract with strong tension during defecation, coughing. Vitreous discharge from the penis occurs even after urination - a normal phenomenon |
The turbidity of the discharge or the acquisition of an unusual shade by them is the first symptom of urogenital pathology. Violations may be accompanied by changes in the color of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, discomfort in the genitals.
Cause of discharge from the urethra
Genital pathogens, non-specific infections, malignant tumors, mechanical damage (injury, surgery) can cause atypical discharge from the penis. The nature of discharge from the penis depends on the specific pathology in the genitourinary system.
Inflammatory process
The inflammatory focus can be caused by a violation of the microflora of the genital organs, caused by opportunistic organisms - staphylococcus aureus, Candida fungi, Escherichia coli. Such bacteria in small amounts 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.
- Thrush. This pathology is characterized by the discharge of white curds with white pellets, resembling cottage cheese. The secret is a lot 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 foreskindifferent purulent jelly-like secretions with a rotten smell. At the same time, redness and severe pain appeared in the head.
- Gardnerellosis of the urethra. The nature of the liquid secreted is limited, there is a smell of rotten fish, 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 during the chronic period, it is limited. In addition to atypical discharge, a man experiences difficulty urinating and pain in the groin.
Non-specific inflammation is not sexually transmitted. The source of their occurrence is an imbalance of the urogenital flora.
Non-inflammatory pathology
Provoking pathological discharge can be a chronic disease or injury not only to the genital organs, but also the spine, nervous system, constant stress.
- Hematorrhea- this 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 does not clot and quickly stops. In the case of small stone discharge, mucus with bloody threads is present from the urinary tract after or during bladder emptying.
- Spermatorrhea- accidental leakage of semen outside of sexual intercourse or masturbation. The cause of the discharge of whiteness is the weakness of the tone of the seminiferous tubules, a violation of conservation in it.
- Oncological neoplasms in the organs of the genitourinary system. Brown discharge contains blood clots, the consistency is mucus, there are purulent inclusions and the corresponding smell.
With problems in the smooth muscle contraction function of the bladder, benign tumors of the prostate, the discharge is white or transparent, liquid and abundant, but odorless.
sexually transmitted infections
The first symptom of a sexually transmitted disease is the discharge of abnormal fluid from the penis. Their nature depends on the specific pathogen:
- Foamy mucus, colorless or whitish, containing pus, appears due to exacerbation of mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis or chlamydia. Especially many plaques on the head of the penis when exposed to 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 foul odor is a sign of gonorrhea. The discharge in this case is sticky and abundant, has a thick consistency. This 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 may change with the neglect of the disease. Often, infections are 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 secretions from the urethra, difficult emptying of the bladder, pain in the groin are symptoms that should be taken to the hospital immediately. Urologists deal with diseases of the genitourinary system. After examining the patient and evaluating his complaints, the doctor can set up a consultation with another highly specialized specialist:
- venereologist (if you suspect a sexually transmitted infection);
- oncologist (if there are 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 comprehensive 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, defects, seals, inflammation and the presence of skin rashes.
- Palpation in the groin area. The condition of lymph nodes is assessed, size, density, skin color.
- Prostate examination. This 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 tract for cultivation 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 clinical blood tests, if necessary, detailed biochemistry. Hardware diagnostics are also mandatory:
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, prostate and bladder;
- CT scan;
- urography.
Important!
If a malignant tumor in the urogenital system is 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 with an unnatural color is just a symptom of the disease. You need to treat pathologies that cause changes in secretions from the penis. Based on the type of negative process in the urogenital system, doctors use several groups of drugs:
- Antifungal medication. They are used for candidal lesions.
- Antibiotic agents from the group of cephalosporins - used for gonorrhea, bacterial urethritis.
- Long acting drug.
- Anti-inflammatory antibiotic drugs.
In addition to drugs, patients are given vitamin complexes, as well as immunostimulating drugs.
Prevention
To avoid the negative consequences of urogenital pathology, it is important to follow preventive measures.
- Pay attention to cleanliness. It is important to wash the head of the penis well, pushing the foreskin back to prevent bacteria from multiplying.
- Monitor intimate life. Eliminate free association, always protect yourself.
- Empty the bladder in a timely manner to avoid over-distension.
- Avoid stress, excessive emotions.
- Optimize physical activity - don't exhaust yourself 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 smell, pus or blood stains, changes in the vitreous consistency to curd, sticky or watery are symptoms of pathological abnormalities in the organs of the genitourinary system. To identify the cause of this condition, you need to contact a urologist. After a thorough examination, the doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment.