Excretions from the penis in men: white, yellow, transparent, bloody. The reasons for their appearance

Sex and urinary organs in men are in direct communication. Therefore, the penetration of various pathological microorganisms often causes inflammation of both systems. Not only urine passes through the urethra, but also the seminal fluid during ejaculation. Unlike the female body, men have only one outlet. For this reason, the discharge from the penis can testify not only to the pathologies of the genital sphere, but also about the diseases of the urinary system. In most cases there is a combination of inflammation. The appearance of pathological fluids from the penis serves as a reason for contacting a urologist.

Discharge from the penis: the norm

With the discharge from the orifice of the penis every man is familiar. The appearance of a transparent viscous liquid, which does not have an odor, on the head of the penis is considered normal. As is known from anatomy, several channels flow into the urethra. In addition, on the head of the penis there are preputial glands. They are under the skin of the prepuce. These glands constantly give off a slimy secret (smegmu). Natural lubrication prevents friction between the foreskin and the head of the penis. The maximum activity of the glands is observed during puberty. With age, the discharge becomes smaller. Smegma can have a whitish or yellowish tinge, since it contains bacterial particles.

To normal secretions, which appear in the lumen of the urethra constantly, include: urine, semen and secret of the prostate gland. Despite the fact that all these fluids are physiological, their occurrence does not always indicate a norm. It is worth paying attention to the amount of secret and the frequency of its elimination.

Discharge from the penis: causes

The causes of pathological discharge from the urethra can be different. In most cases, these are inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. They develop as a result of infection or due to chronic pathologies. Discharge from the penis appears for the following reasons:

• Venereal diseases. Sexually transmitted infections are often accompanied by the appearance of a pathological secretion on the head of the penis. In most cases, venereal diseases have other manifestations. Among them, it can be noted soreness with urination and during intercourse, increased body temperature, the appearance of rashes on the penis.
• Inflammatory pathologies. Transparent discharge from the penis may indicate a chronic disease of the organs of the male sexual system. The inflammatory process most often occurs in the prostate gland (prostatitis) or the urethra.
• Allergic reactions. Allocations may be associated with an increase in gland activity. Most often it is caused by an allergy to contraceptives, napkins.

• Tumors of male genital organs. Increased secretion of the secretion of the prostate gland is associated with prostate adenoma. Benign organ hyperplasia is observed in elderly men. In some cases, discharge from the penis occurs with cancerous tumors.
• Trauma of the semen and urinary tract.
• Diseases of the central nervous system, affecting the reduction of muscle tone.

Regardless of the reason for the appearance of secretions, it is worth consulting with a doctor. The choice of method of treatment depends on what pathology the patient has.

Varieties of discharge from the penis

The discharge from the penis may be different. They differ in color, composition, consistency and smell. The appearance of a secret in the lumen of the urethra does not always arise spontaneously. In most cases, it is associated with sexual arousal, taking medications or alcohol, urinating, eating acute or sweet foods.

Allocations are mucous, purulent, bloody and mixed. If the exudate in its properties differs from the normal secretion of the prostate gland or seminal fluid, then there is an inflammatory process. Infectious disease is indicated by a change in the consistence, color and odor of secretions. In some cases, pathological impurities may be present in physiological fluids. They include pus, blood, clumps of mucus. Pathological discharge from the penis in men is accompanied by unpleasant sensations when urinating, a disorder of sexual function, the appearance of a rash.

It should be noted that if the exudate does not differ from the normal secret in its properties, this does not always indicate the absence of disease. In addition to the color and consistency of the discharge, attention should be paid to their volume and frequency of appearance. Strengthening the secretion of the sex glands can be evidence of the pathologies of the nervous and endocrine systems.

Allocations in inflammatory processes

Isolations from the white penis are associated with inflammatory processes. Often they appear due to infection with pathogenic microorganisms. Inflammation can be bacterial, viral or fungal. Depending on the route of transmission of the pathogen, venereal infections and nonspecific diseases of the genital tract are isolated. The former are associated with infection during sexual intercourse. Nonspecific inflammatory processes occur due to decreased immunity, non-observance of personal hygiene, hypothermia. The most common venereal pathologies in men are:

• Gonorrhea.
• Chlamydia.
• Genital herpes.
• Ureaplasmosis.
• Trichomoniasis.
• Mycoplasmosis.

To determine the causative agent of the infection and to prescribe the appropriate treatment, microscopic examination of the discharge from the penis is performed. The pathological secret in sexually transmitted diseases is characterized by a thick consistency and an unpleasant odor. Abundant discharge can indicate a nonspecific inflammation of the genitals. Such pathologies include prostatitis, urethritis, balanitis. In addition, impurities are observed in diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract.

The appearance of transparent and white excretions

White discharge from the penis does not always indicate that there is inflammation of the genitourinary system. Sometimes they are observed with increased secretion of the prostate gland. Prostareea is associated with the tension of the muscles of the abdominal wall. It occurs with adenoma of the prostate gland, chronic constipation. The turbidity of the exudate indicates the development of the inflammatory process - prostatitis.

Urethrorrhoea is the secretion of mucus by glands located in the urethra. It occurs during sexual arousal. Slime is a lubricant designed to improve the passage of semen. In some cases, the urethra is observed outside the sexual act. Most often this occurs in the morning hours in young men and adolescents.

For discharge from the penis include pollutions. They are associated with an increase in the level of male sex hormones. Spontaneous emission of semen often occurs in adolescents in the morning. Pollution indicates hormonal fluctuations. Also, the sperm is released if there is a violation of the tone of the vas deferens. The causes are inflammatory processes and CNS diseases.

Purulent discharge from the urethra

With infectious pathologies of bacterial etiology, purulent discharge from the penis occurs. Most often they testify to the development of gonorrhea. This disease belongs to venereal infections. Pathology is accompanied by a marked edema of the urethra and the release of purulent exudate. It consists of the cells of the urethra epithelium and a large number of neutrophils. With gonorrhea, white, greenish or yellow discharge from the penis can be noted. They have an unpleasant smell. Urination is accompanied by a cutting pain.

Another common venereal infection is chlamydia. With this pathology, mucopurulent discharge is noted. They have a thick consistency and, as it were, adhere to the glans penis. In some cases, co-infections are diagnosed.

Bloody discharge from the urethra

The reason for going to the doctor should be a blood discharge from the penis. Most often they indicate a urinary tract disease. Blood can be released from injuries of the urethral canal. Hematorea occurs after performing diagnostic manipulations on the bladder. Also, bloody discharge appears after the introduction into the lumen of the urethra of foreign bodies, in particular a catheter. In this case, the hematorea passes within a few minutes or hours.

If the blood is constantly noted during urination, it should be urgently examined. This symptom may indicate the occurrence of kidney stones, glomerulonephritis and tumorous diseases.

Diagnosis of urinary tract pathologies

When there are pathological findings from the penis, the patient is examined. Diagnostic measures include:

• Interrogation of the patient and examination of the genitals.
• Finger research of the prostate. It allows not only to assess the condition of the organ, but also to get the secret of the prostate.
• Microscopic examination of secreted exudate.
• Laboratory methods of diagnosis - a general analysis of blood and urine.
• Instrumental examinations - ultrasound of the prostate, urography, cystoscopy.

In some cases, a smear microscopy obtained from the secreted fluid is sufficient to diagnose the disease.

Consequences of genital tract pathologies

The consequences of diseases of male genital organs can be serious. The complications of inflammatory pathologies include infertility and impotence. Tumors of the prostate gland lead to impaired urination and the development of renal failure.

Treatment for discharge from the penis

To get rid of pathological discharge from the penis, you need a survey. After performing all the tests, the doctor will prescribe the treatment. Depending on the pathogen of the infection, medication is selected. With gonorrhea, the well-known drug Penicillin is used.

Antibacterial drugs from the group of macrolides, tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones are used to treat chlamydia and other infections. They include medicines "Azithromycin", "Doxycycline", "Levofloxacin".

Preventing the appearance of discharge from the penis

To prevent infections of the genital tract, barrier methods of contraception are used. To avoid the development of chronic inflammatory diseases, it is necessary to maintain the immune system, lead a healthy lifestyle and regular sexual activity. Also, you should refrain from masturbation. Observance of personal hygiene helps to cope with pathogens.