Pathological and physiological discharge from the urethra

The urethra or urethra is the organ of the urinary system, designed to remove urine from the bladder. Normally, only straw-yellow liquid - urine (and in men and sperm) should be released from this channel. There are a number of diseases and physiological conditions in which mucus, pus and even blood can separate from the urethra.

Transparent discharge from the urethra is a physiological condition that does not require treatment or observation. Transparent viscous mucus may appear in women at the peak of ovulation or 2-3 days before it. This is due to hormonal changes in the female body. Thus similar allocation can be and from a vagina. After a few days they will spontaneously eliminate.

Irritant clear discharge from the urethra both women and men can notice after sexual intercourse - this is evidence of a strong arousal. This phenomenon is also associated with the release of a large number of hormones, so should not call any suspicion.

As for pathological secretion from the urethra, this situation not only requires attention, but also treatment.

Discharge from the urethra purulent character indicates an active inflammatory process in the small pelvis. The discharge is yellow-green or gray, the consistency is thick. Patients can complain of drawing pains in the lower abdomen, burning or rubbing when urinating. The etiology of inflammation can be detected after taking a smear on the flora.

Practically for all sexually transmitted infections, discharge from the urethra is serous in nature with an unpleasant or specific odor. White flakes may be secreted, the discolourable may acquire a milky color. The specificity of these diseases lies in the fact that pathological discharge from the urethra is only their initial symptom. Then there is a burning sensation and unbearable itching in the genitals. Often, the mucous membrane of the urethra becomes so inflamed that the passage of urine becomes painful and difficult. A woman has a menstrual cycle, and men may have an erection.

Discharge from the urethra of a hemorrhagic nature (with a trace of blood) can be observed with cancer, bladder trauma or kidney disease. In men with prostatic adenoma, mucus is also often seen with an admixture of blood from the urethra.

Discharge from the urethra of the mucous nature is detected with urethritis. Such a secret can be transparent and inviscid. Its difference from the physiological detachable (which was considered above) is that it (the secret) is not eliminated without taking medicines, but only progresses.

Urethritis is a direct inflammation of the walls of the urethra, which leads to an increase in secretion. It should be noted that urethritis may also indicate the introduction of a sexually transmitted infection, so it is always necessary to investigate the allocation to the flora.

Most often, inflammation of the urethral mucosa is a consequence of hypothermia or a violation of the diet. This condition can occur after various gynecological manipulations or genital tract injuries.

Mucous discharge from the urethra in women and men may indicate frequent sexual intercourse - "a newly-married couple". In such a situation, drug treatment is not required, it is only necessary to stop contact for a while and observe personal hygiene measures.

From all of the above, we can conclude that in the presence of pathological discharge it is very important to carefully question the patient, and only then continue the diagnosis and treatment.