Sexual and urinary organs in menare 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 seminal fluid during ejaculation. Unlike the female body, men have only one excretory opening. For this reason, discharge from the penis may indicate not only the pathologies of the genital area, but also diseases of the urinary system. In most cases, there is a combined inflammation. The emergence of pathological fluids from the penis is the reason for going to the urologist.
Penis Discharge: Normal
With secretions from the hole of the penis signevery man The appearance of a clear, viscous, odorless liquid on the head of the penis is considered normal. As is known from anatomy, several ducts flow into the urethra. In addition, there are prepucial glands on the head of the penis. They are under the skin of the foreskin. These glands constantly secrete mucous secretion (smegma). 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, discharge becomes less. Smegma may have a whitish or yellowish tint, since its composition contains bacterial particles.
To normal secretions that appear inthe lumen of the urethra is constantly referred to: urine, semen and secret of the prostate gland. Despite the fact that all these fluids are physiological, their occurrence does not always indicate normal. It is worth paying attention to the amount of the secret and the frequency of its removal.
Penis Discharge: Causes
The causes of the pathological discharge fromurethra may 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. Penis discharges appear for the following reasons:
- Sexually transmitted diseases.Sexually transmitted infections are often accompanied by the appearance of a pathological secretion on the head of the penis. In most cases, sexually transmitted diseases have other manifestations. Among them can be noted pain when urinating 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 reproductive system. The inflammatory process most often occurs in the prostate gland (prostatitis) or urethra.
- Allergic reactions. Secretions may be associated with increased activity of the glands. Most often it is caused by allergies to contraceptives, napkins.
- Tumors of the male genital organs.Increased secretion of prostate secretion is associated with prostate adenoma. Benign organ hyperplasia occurs in older men. In some cases, discharge from the penis occurs with cancer.
- Injuries to the seed and urinary tract.
- Diseases of the central nervous system affecting the decrease in muscle tone.
Regardless of the reason for the appearance of discharge, you should consult with your doctor. The choice of treatment method depends on the pathology of the patient.
Varieties of penile discharge
The discharge from the penis may be different.They differ in color, composition, texture and smell. The appearance of a secret in the lumen of the urethra does not always occur spontaneously. In most cases, it is associated with sexual arousal, taking drugs or alcohol, urinating, eating spicy or sweet foods.
Excretions are mucous, purulent,bloody and mixed. If the exudate is different in its properties from the normal secretion of the prostate gland or seminal fluid, then there is an inflammatory process. An infectious disease is indicated by a change in consistency, color, and odor of discharge. In some cases, pathological impurities may be present in body fluids. These include pus, blood, lumps 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 is worth noting that if the exudate is no differentfrom the normal secret in its properties, this does not always indicate the absence of the disease. In addition to the color and consistency of discharge, you should pay attention to their volume and frequency of occurrence. Strengthening the secretion of the gonads may indicate pathologies of the nervous and endocrine systems.
Excretions in inflammatory processes
White penis secretions are associated withinflammatory processes. Often they appear due to infection by pathogenic microorganisms. Inflammation can be bacterial, viral or fungal. Depending on the transmission route of the pathogen, venereal infections and non-specific diseases of the genital tract are isolated. The first are associated with infection during sexual contact. Nonspecific inflammation occurs due to reduced immunity, lack of personal hygiene, hypothermia. The most common venereal pathologies in men include:
- Gonorrhea.
- Chlamydia.
- Genital herpes.
- Ureaplasmosis.
- Trichomoniasis.
- Mycoplasmosis.
Appearance of clear and white discharge
White penis discharge is not alwaysindicate that there is inflammation of the genitourinary system. Sometimes they are observed with increased secretion of the prostate gland. Prostatorea is associated with tension in the muscles of the abdominal wall. It occurs with prostate adenoma, chronic constipation. Opacification of the exudate indicates the development of the inflammatory process - prostatitis.
The urethra, is the secretion of mucus by the glands,located in the urethra. It occurs during sexual arousal. Mucus serves as a lubricant designed to improve the flow of seminal fluid. In some cases, the urethritis is observed outside of intercourse. Most often this occurs in the morning for young men and teenagers.
К выделениям из пениса относятся поллюции.They are associated with increased levels of male sex hormones. Spontaneous sperm release often occurs in adolescents in the morning. Pollutions indicate hormonal fluctuations. Sperm is also released if there is a violation of the tone of the vas deferens. The causes are inflammatory processes and diseases of the central nervous system.
Purulent discharge from the urethra
In infectious pathologies of bacterialetiologies arise purulent discharge from the penis. Most often they indicate the development of gonorrhea. This disease is a sexually transmitted infection. Pathology is accompanied by severe edema of the urethra and the release of purulent exudate. It consists of urethral epithelial cells and a large number of neutrophils. In 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 venerealthe infection is chlamydia. In this pathology marked mucopurulent discharge. They have a thick texture and stick to the head of the penis. In some cases, co-infections are diagnosed.
Urethral bleeding
The reason for going to the doctor should bebleeding from the penis. Most often, they indicate urinary tract diseases. Blood can be released during injuries to the urethral canal. Hematorrhea occurs after performing diagnostic manipulations on the bladder. Also, bleeding occurs after the introduction into the lumen of the urethra of foreign bodies, in particular a catheter. In this case, hematorrhea passes within a few minutes or hours.
If the blood during urination is noted constantly, should be urgently examined. This symptom may indicate the occurrence of kidney stones, glomerulonephritis and neoplastic diseases.
Diagnosis of pathologies of the urinary system
At occurrence of pathological detection from the penis, the patient is examined. Diagnostic measures include:
- Survey of the patient and examination of the genitals.
- Finger examination of the prostate gland. It allows not only to assess the condition of the body, but also to obtain the secret of the prostate.
- Microscopic examination of the exudate secreted.
- Laboratory methods of diagnosis - complete blood count and urine.
- Instrumental examinations - prostate ultrasound, urography, cystoscopy.
In some cases, microscopy of a smear obtained from the secreted fluid is sufficient to diagnose the disease.
Consequences of genital pathologies
Последствия заболеваний мужских половых органов can be serious. 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 penile discharge
To get rid of pathological secretions frompenis, examination is necessary. After completing all tests, the doctor will prescribe treatment. Depending on the causative agent of infection, medications are selected. For gonorrhea, the well-known drug Penicillin is used.
For the treatment of chlamydia and other infectionsantibacterial drugs from the group of macrolides, tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones are used. These include drugs "Azithromycin", "Doxycycline", "Levofloxacin".
Preventing penis discharge
For the prevention of infections of the genital tract usedbarrier methods of contraception. To avoid the development of chronic inflammatory diseases, it is necessary to maintain the immune system, lead a healthy lifestyle and regular sexual activity. You should also refrain from masturbation. Maintaining personal hygiene helps to cope with pathogenic bacteria.
