Allocations in men: norm or pathology?

Discharge from a man's penis can indicate his male health, the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system. Often, discharge is the only or one of the symptoms of a serious illness, so you should be very careful about them, observe changes in color, smell, consistency, etc.

Male genital discharge refers to all discharges from the urethra, sebaceous and skin glands, prostate duct and ejaculatory duct. Depending on the nature of their appearance, they are divided into physiological and pathological. The latter appear as a result of the development of an infectious, inflammatory or other disease of the prostate, bladder or other organ of the genitourinary system.

Everything is normal: physiological discharge

There are three types of physiological secretions, which, to one degree or another, are released from the penis and do not indicate the presence of diseases:

• urethrorrhea;
• smegma;
• sperm

urethrorrhea

In most cases, clear discharge in men is libidinal or physiological urethral. This is the secret of a transparent color that is secreted by the urethral glands. A discharge oozes from the urethra, usually upon awakening. The purpose of the secret is to lubricate the ducts before the passage of sperm.

The amount of ureterure excreted can be insignificant or quite abundant. It depends on the period of sexual abstinence, as well as on the individual characteristics of the man. After prolonged abstinence from sexual contact, a small amount of sperm can be released together with the ureter, which will change its color.

It is worth noting that in the case when the amount of discharge has become greater than usual, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since such a phenomenon may indicate the development of the disease.

Smegma

Smegma, also called preputial lubrication, is secreted by glands located in the foreskin. The purpose of the secret is to reduce the friction between the head of the penis and the foreskin. Smegma is constantly released. During puberty, it can be more, until old age - less.

Smegma consists of fat and bacteria. It accumulates under the inner leaf of the foreskin. Depending on the daily hygiene procedures, the secret is easily washed off. Otherwise, its accumulation is an excellent environment for the development of bacteria, which leads to an inflammatory process. If the fat is not washed in time (this should be done at least once a day), then it begins to disintegrate and rot. From this, it changes color from white-transparent to yellow or green. It has an unpleasant smell.

cum

Semen refers to the physiological secretions from the male sexual organ. Semen is usually a mixture of gonadal secretions and spermatozoa, released during sexual contact or masturbation. Although men also face the involuntary release of sperm, which is called a wet dream. More often they occur in adolescent boys, when puberty occurs, or with prolonged abstinence. Involuntary ejaculation occurs at night or early in the morning, as it is associated with the production of testosterone.

Natural male secretions also include urine, the color of which can be transparent, yellow or light brown, and prostate secretion. The specific smell of spermine will help distinguish the space cloud. The discharge is thick and white in color. A change in the amount of discharge, their color and smell, as well as the appearance of cloudy or mucus can be the first symptom of prostatitis or cancer.

Pathological discharge

The causes of pathological discharge can be very different. This includes:

• inflammatory processes, including those caused by the conditionally pathogenic flora itself;
• oncological diseases;
• SST;
• the consequences of operations or injuries.

Also, pathological discharges change in color. They can be white, gray, yellow, brown, etc. In addition, there may be an admixture of blood or pus. The nature of the discharge can be scanty or abundant, they can be distributed continuously or periodically, for example, in the morning or after going to the toilet, etc.

Different diseases often have similar secretions, but at the same time, a disease can appear in different representatives of the stronger sex in different ways. Self-diagnosis of the disease with secretions is impossible. If you notice any change in their color, abundance, smell or the presence of a mixture of mucus, blood or pus, you should definitely visit a doctor and undergo the necessary studies.

Penile discharge associated with sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases are most often accompanied by:

1. Transparent mucous secretions, which are viscous. Usually, their small number indicates the presence of mycoplasma or ureaplasma urethritis, or the development of chronic chlamydia. Microscopic examination shows a moderate amount of leukocytes.
2. Mucopurulent discharge of a transparent or white color occurs with mycoplasmosis or ureaplasmosis. They can also accompany chlamydia. In this case, the discharge sticks to the head of the penis.
3. Purulent discharge in men indicates gonorrhea. They can be brown, yellow or green in color, have an unpleasant rotten smell and are very dense. They also contain an increased number of leukocytes and microscopic epithelial particles. The abundance depends on the degree of development of the disease. Other symptoms of gonorrhea are itching and burning, which increase after going to the toilet, pain and discomfort in the genital area.

A feature of sexually transmitted diseases is that some infections become their causative agents immediately. In this case, the course of the disease, as well as the nature and amount of the discharge, can vary significantly, therefore it is impossible to diagnose the disease without clinical studies only from the discharge.

Self-diagnosis and subsequent self-treatment of sexually transmitted diseases with antibiotics leads to the fact that the symptoms of the disease disappear, but the cause remains. After completing the course of treatment, the disease attacks with renewed energy, so you should not start the disease and self-medicate. The appointment of an effective treatment depends on the correct diagnosis. And it is impossible to determine, based only on the nature of the download.

Discharge associated with non-venereal inflammation

In the body of each person, the so-called conditionally pathogenic flora is constantly present, for example, Candida fungi, E. coli, streptococcus and others. It is usually not felt, but under certain conditions (hypothermia, stress, weakening of the immune system) it can cause an inflammatory process.

Diseases of the genitourinary system, the cause of which is its flora, are also accompanied by secretions:

1. Mucopurulent discharge often accompanies non-gonococcal urethritis (inflammation of the urethra). Their characteristic is a slight abundance, which can increase between large interruptions of urination. The disease is not characterized by other symptoms (pain, itching), or they are expressed very weakly.
2. Balanoposthitis is accompanied by abundant yellow or green mucous secretions, sometimes with pus. Symptoms of inflammation of the foreskin are its strong redness, as well as pain and redness of the head of the penis.
3. The appearance of prostatitis is characterized by cloudy discharge after urination. During the period of the acute form of the disease, the discharge becomes very abundant, and when it passes into the chronic form, it changes color to white and decreases in quantity.
4. Candidiasis or thrush caused by the fungus Candida is accompanied by a curd discharge with a peculiar sour smell. There is redness of the head and foreskin, there may be pain or itching. The causes of candidiasis are the use of antibiotics, chemotherapy or radio wave treatment, as well as other factors that depress the immune system.
5. Gardnerellosis of the urethra occurs as a result of a violation of the microflora (dysbacteriosis) and is accompanied by scanty yellow or green secretions with a characteristic fishy smell.

Discharges that are not associated with the inflammatory process

Discharges that do not accompany the inflammatory process are extremely rare in the stronger sex. The cause of such secretions are mechanical injuries, diseases of the nervous system, oncology, etc.

1. Spermatorhea - spontaneously flowing spermatozoa. The appearance of such secretions is in no way related to sexual intercourse or masturbation. Ejaculation is not accompanied by orgasm. The cause of this phenomenon is most often neurological diseases, as well as spinal cord injuries. The vas deferens lose their tone and ability to hold sperm.
2. Hematorrhea is bloody discharge from the urethra. Hematorea occurs as a result of mechanical damage to the urethra in the process of taking a swab, instrumental examination, placing a catheter, etc. In addition, spotting after urination can indicate kidney stones, a tumor or another serious condition.
3. Prostatorrhea - secretion of the secretion of the prostate. The cause of the cyst is the relaxed muscles of the excretory duct of the prostate gland. A similar phenomenon often accompanies prostatitis or adenoma.
4. Brown discharge with or without mucus can indicate cancer of the prostate, bladder, penis, or urethra. The discharge may contain blood clots or pus.

Tests to help determine the cause of the discharge

The appearance of pathological discharge can be associated with various diseases. Only a qualified doctor can determine the true cause of the discharge and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

A patient who complains of leakage from the penis should undergo a series of studies that will help determine the cause of their occurrence. An examination by a doctor begins with a detailed examination of the genital area for rashes, rashes and other visible symptoms. Often, the discharge remains in the underwear, which the doctor also carefully examines.

One of the mandatory stages of the examination is the palpation of the lymph nodes. The doctor checks whether they have increased or not, whether they are mobile or immobile, whether pain occurs when pressed, etc.

The doctor also examines the nature of the discharge immediately and after 2-3 hours (the patient must refrain from urinating during this period). Prostate diseases (adenoma, prostatitis or tumor) help to determine the palpation of the prostate gland. In normal condition, both lobes of the prostate are of the same size, in the presence of a disease, one lobe is larger than the other.

The following clinical studies also help to determine the cause of discharge:

• general blood analysis;
• detailed urine analysis;
• blood sugar analysis (taken in the morning on an empty stomach);
• stain from the urethra;
• culture of urethral secretions.

In the case of an infectious disease, staining plays a key role in establishing the diagnosis. This study allows not only the determination of the pathogen, but also the description of the disease, its course, etc. The presence of an inflammatory process accompanied by infection is indicated by an increased number of leukocytes. The norm considers no more than 4 leukocytes in the field of vision.

In order for the smear to give the most accurate information about the patient's health, it is necessary to prepare for the procedure of taking it. Before making a stain, you can not urinate for at least 2 hours, as well as perform water procedures. In addition, it is necessary to stop local treatment with antibiotics or other medications for three days. The course of treatment with oral antibiotics or injections should be completed 2 weeks before the study.

If the discharge in smelly men is abundant or other symptoms of the disease are observed, then the doctor may prescribe:

• Ultrasound of the kidneys, bladder or prostate;
• computed tomography;
• urography.

The doctor can make a diagnosis of cancer only after the results of a biopsy.

If a patient seeks help with multiple spots, then he is admitted to the hospital immediately. In other cases, treatment is carried out after determining the cause of the discharge.

Discharge from the male genital organ can be a symptom of a serious illness. But remember that only a doctor can determine the cause of this unpleasant phenomenon during a personal examination and research. Self-medication only worsens the problem and can lead to the development of complications. If you are worried about the health of your men, if unusual discharges appear, do not postpone a visit to the urologist.