A discharge from a man's penis can say a lot about his health. They are both physiological and pathological. Sometimes discoloration of biological fluids is the only sign of the disease.
Physiological discharge
Physiological discharge from the penis when aroused does not cause any discomfort to the man. The main function of such fluids is to protect the genitourinary system. They are of medium nature, odorless, transparent, have a uniform consistency.
Transparent discharge is the norm. Fluids contain factors that protect against pathogenic microflora and microorganisms, which are the natural human microflora.
Natural body fluids include:
- libidinal urethral rea;
- smegma;
- defecation prostatorea;
- discharge.
Under normal circumstances, a man does not feel a natural discharge from the genitals. This is considered a familiar situation.
White discharge
A small amount of white, odorless discharge from the penis is normal. Discharge often appears after sleep. It is a secretion produced by the urethral and paraurethral glands.
Libidous urethritis is the discharge of clear liquid droplets from the penis during sexual arousal. They are an adaptive mechanism for sperm movement. According to the mucous secretion, "living" easily comes out of a man's genitals.
However, urethritis, which is associated with sexual arousal, contains small amounts of sperm. In rare cases, sexual intercourse without contraception can lead to conception.
Intra-abdominal pressure rises during the act of defecation or during coughing. The sphincters relax and a small amount of white discharge comes out. The composition is a mixture of seminal vesicles and prostate secretions.
Smegma is the secretion of sebaceous glands around the glans penis and foreskin. Such a mystery is odorless. It is a protective lubricant for the head of the penis, making it easier for the foreskin to slide over the head of the penis. It stops the production of smegma after reaching old age.
Ejaculation is the release of sperm during sexual intercourse or masturbation. Sperm is a normal uniform whitish color, no additional impurities. It has a distinctive "horse chestnut" scent. As it passes through the urethra, sperm mixes with secretions from the urethral glands. When the glandular secretion changes, its color may change to light gray.
Discharge during sleep is called wet dreams. It is observed in adolescents during the development of reproductive function or an increase in testosterone levels. The emission rate is up to three times a week.
Yellow discharge
Physiological jaundice secretion from the penis is observed during the spraying of smegma with non-specific microflora. This is observed when the rules of personal hygiene are violated. When the smegma breaks down, an unpleasant odor appears. Cannabis is easily washed off with warm water. You should take a shower twice a day to keep your genitals clean.
Pathological discharge from the penis
The first sign of pathological discharge is an increase in its volume. This is the moment when the pathogen penetrates only the mucous membranes of the genitourinary system and still does not cause inflammation.
In the future, the discharge from the penis changes color to more turbid. They are abundant, sticky and thready. Itching, burning, aching pains in the lower abdomen and along the urethra, urination and worsening complaints during sexual intercourse are combined. This condition is characterized by the development of inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system.
Pathological discharge from the penis is caused by:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis);
- opportunistic microorganisms (chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, yeasts, staphylococci);
- chemicals (soap, detergents, lubricants, condom lubricants);
- urinary tract injuries (surgical interventions, urethral bugiene);
- tumors of the genitourinary system (prostate adenoma, bladder tumors);
- passage of stones and sand through the urinary tract.
The same process, characterized by changing stages, changes in the discharge from the urethra.
White discharge
Often, the first symptom of sexually transmitted and inflammatory processes caused by opportunistic flora is an abundant white discharge, followed by a change in color and consistency.
The development of yeast in the urethra causes genitourinary candidiasis (thrush). With the disease, there is an abundant cheese discharge with a sour odor. Men complain of itching and burning sensation in the urethra, heaviness in the lower abdomen. The color of the secreted secretion can be changed by the combined secondary opportunistic flora.
Leakage of sperm from the penis without sexual intercourse and orgasm (spermatorrhea) indicates a decrease in the tone of the vas deferens sphincters. This condition can occur as a result of chronic inflammation or brain damage.
Yellow discharge
Yellow discharge is the first sign of inflammation of the genitourinary system, which can occur as a result of sexually transmitted diseases, non-specific flora and allergic reactions to chemicals. A doctor's consultation is required to determine the cause of such symptoms and prescribe specific treatment.
Purulent discharge
Purulent discharge from the urethra with an unpleasant putrid odor is noted in gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, gardnerellosis. In addition to profuse discharge, the man complains of discomfort in the abdomen, a burning sensation when urinating.
Symptoms are more pronounced in the morning. This is due to the accumulation of secretions in the urethra after a long stay in a horizontal position and a decrease in the frequency of urination at night. The so-called symptom of morning drops. When a few cloudy yellow drops are emptied before urination.
bleeding
Bleeding from the penis may not be the norm. This is always a pathological phenomenon. What are the causes of bleeding from the urethra?
The most common cause is an acute inflammatory process. The appearance of a bloody component in natural fluids indicates damage to the inflamed mucous membranes of the aggressive factor.
Chronic prostatitis can cause red blood cells during ejaculation. This is due to the appearance of stones in the testicles with prolonged inflammation. The stones damage small blood vessels and blood droplets separate.
Varicose veins in the pelvic and perineal regions increase the permeability of the vascular wall and cause erythrocytes to enter the seminal fluid.
The passage of sand and stones damages the delicate walls of the mucous membrane of the urethra. In addition to the natural discharge from the urethra, there is bleeding during urination.
A common symptom of tumors of the genitourinary system is bleeding from the penis. The mechanism of such symptoms is a minor trauma to the uric acid salts, excretion products and sperm.
A kidney disease such as glomerulonephritis is characterized by damage to the renal tubules and the presence of blood in the urine. The disease is often accompanied by symptoms of kidney failure.
Treatment
Treatment should be prescribed only by a physician. You can contact a venereologist or urologist for an examination. After clinical and laboratory tests, the doctor prescribes anti-inflammatory therapy and antibiotics, taking into account the sensitivity to the pathogen.
Independent and uncontrolled intake of antibacterial drugs leads to the development of resistance in microorganisms, as well as the transition to a chronic phase of the process.
Long-term parasitism of pathological flora in the genitourinary system disrupts sperm production. They lose the ability to move. This leads to infertility.
The result
Penile discharge is the first signal from the body about a disease of the genitourinary system. The best way to prevent men's diseases is to follow the rules of personal hygiene and discriminate in sexual intercourse. A regular partner and a well-established life will help you avoid health problems.