The discharge from a man's penis can say a lot about his health. They are both physiological and pathological. Sometimes a change in the color of the biological fluid becomes the only symptom of the disease.
Physiological secretions
Physiological fluid that flows from the penis when excited does not cause discomfort to men. The main function of such fluid is to protect the genitourinary system. They are moderate in nature, odorless, transparent, and have a uniform consistency.
Transparent discharge is considered standard. The liquid contains protective factors against pathogenic microorganisms and microorganisms, which are natural human microflora.
The body's natural fluids include:
- libidinal urethral rhea;
- smear;
- prostatic defecation;
- ejaculate.
Under normal circumstances, a man does not notice a natural discharge from the penis. It is considered a familiar state.
White discharge
It is normal for the penis to secrete a small amount of white, odorless color. Usually, discharge occurs after sleep. It is a secret that the urethral and paraurethral glands produce.
Greasy secretion is the secretion of clear liquid droplets from the penis during sexual arousal. They are an adaptive mechanism for sperm motility. According to the slimy, "vivid" secret, easily moves away from the man's penis.
However, the urethra, which is involved in sexual arousal, contains a small amount of sperm. In rare cases, sex without contraception can lead to conception.
At the time of defecation or during coughing, intra-abdominal pressure increases. The sphincter relaxes, and a small amount of white fluid comes out. The contents are a mixture of seminal vesicle and prostate secretions.
Mucus is the secretion of the sebaceous glands, which is observed around the glans of the penis and foreskin. One such secret is odorless. It is a protective lubricant for the glans of the penis, facilitating the sliding of the foreskin over the glans of the penis. When it comes to old age, smegma is no longer produced.
Ejaculation (ejaculation) is the release of semen during intercourse or masturbation. Sperm are white, normal, and free of impurities. It has a characteristic smell of "horse chestnut". During the passage through the urethra, semen will mix with the secretions of the urethral glands. When changing secretions of the gland may change color to light gray.
Ejaculation during sleep is called wet dreams. It is observed during the development of reproductive function in adolescents or an increase in testosterone levels. Emission rates up to three times a week.
Gold discharge
Physiological yellow secretions from the penis are observed when the smegma granules have a nonspecific microflora. This is observed when the rules of personal hygiene are violated. When the smegma decomposes, an unpleasant odor will appear. The trick is easy to wash off with warm water. To maintain the cleanliness of the genitals, you must shower twice a day.
Pathological discharge from the penis
The first sign of a pathological exudate is an increase in its number. This is the time when the pathogen has only penetrated the mucosa of the genitals and has not yet caused an infection.
In the future, the discharge from the penis will change color to a more opaque color. They become numerous, sticky and chewy. Complaints of itching, burning, pain in the lower abdomen and along the urethra, aggravated with urination and during intercourse, participate. This condition is characterized by the development of the inflammatory process of the genitourinary system.
Pathological discharge from the penis causes:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, syphilis);
- opportunistic microorganisms (chlamydia, mycoplasma, ureaplasma, yeast, staphylococcus);
- chemicals (soaps, detergents, lubricants, condom lubricants);
- urinary tract trauma (surgical intervention, urethral catheterization);
- tumors of the genitourinary tract (prostate tumor, bladder tumor);
- stones and sand through the urinary tract.
The same process, the phase changes, is characterized by a change in the amount of waste from the urethra.
White discharge
Usually, the first symptom of sexually transmitted and inflammatory processes caused by opportunistic bacteria is a profuse white discharge, which then changes color and consistency.
Yeast growth in the urethra causes urogenital candidiasis (thrush). When sick, the secretions are abundant with a sour smell. Men complain of itching and burning in the urethra, heaviness in the lower abdomen. The color of secreted secretions may be altered by the secondary opportunistic flora involved.
Leakage of sperm from the penis without intercourse or orgasm (hyperhidrosis) indicates hypotonicity of the sphincter muscles of the vas deferens. This condition can be caused by chronic inflammation or brain damage.
Gold discharge
Yellow discharge is the first sign of an infection of the genitourinary system, which can be caused by sexually transmitted diseases, nonspecific flora, and chemical allergy. To determine the cause of such symptoms and prescribe specific treatment, consultation with a doctor is necessary.
Leakage
Purulent discharge from the urethra with an unpleasant stench is noted with gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, vitiligo. In addition to the large amount of discharge, the man also complained of discomfort in the lower abdomen, a burning sensation when urinating.
Symptoms are more obvious in the morning. It is caused by the accumulation of discharge in the urethra after a long time in a horizontal position and a decrease in the frequency of urination at night. The so-called morning reduction symptoms. When urinating a few drops of cloudy yellow before urinating.
Bleeding
Bleeding from the penis certainly cannot be the norm. This is always a pathological phenomenon. What are the reasons for bleeding from the urethra?
The most common reason is an acute inflammatory process. The appearance of a blood component in the natural fluid indicates trauma to inflamed mucous membranes by an aggressive factor.
Chronic prostatitis can cause red blood during ejaculation. The cause is due to the presence of stones in the testicles with prolonged inflammation. The ice injures the small vessels and the blood droplets split.
Varicose veins of the pelvis and perineum lead to increased vascular permeability and infiltration of red blood cells into the seminal vesicles.
Passing sand and stones injure the delicate walls of the mucous membrane of the urethra. There is blood leakage along with natural discharge from the urethra and during urination.
A common symptom of tumors of the genitourinary system is a discharge of blood from the penis. The mechanism of occurrence of such signs is considered to be minor trauma to uric acid salts, excretion products from the body, and sperm.
A kidney disease such as glomerulonephritis is characterized by damage to the renal tubules and the presence of bloody substances in the urine. The disease is often accompanied by symptoms of kidney failure.
Treatment
Treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor. For an examination, you can contact a dermatologist or urologist. After clinical and laboratory examination, 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 of this process to the chronic phase.
Long-term parasitism of pathological flora in the genitourinary system disrupts sperm production. They lose the ability to move. This leads to infertility.
Conclusion
Discharge from the penis is the body's first signal of a pathology of the genitourinary system. The best prevention of male diseases is to observe the rules of personal hygiene, to discriminate in sexual relations. A regular partner and a stable life will help avoid health problems.