Often, erection discharge in men occurs in the form of a fluid (in a limited amount), which can be of different color and consistency. Discharge comes from the urethra or anterior glands and is normal if the amount, color and aroma do not make you think otherwise.
If the discharge has an atypical appearance, then you should think about your health condition and contact a specialist, as this may be the first symptom of a serious illness.
Secretion during erection in men, which indicates a normal state of health
A common indicator for assessing the health of the genitourinary system is physiological discharge from the urethra:
- urethrorrhea- during an erection, a transparent secretion is produced, which contains a small number of embryonic cells;
- smegma- produced by sebaceous glands under the skin of the bladder penis (washed during hygiene procedures).
Pathological secretion
The appearance of secretion, which can not be attributed to normal and physiological, indicates the presence of inflammatory processes in the body. They can be caused by infectious and non-infectious causes.
The main types of infectious diseases, due to which pathological secretion occurs, are:
- chlamydia;
- candidiasis;
- gonorrea;
- genital herpes;
- trichomoniasis;
- ureaplasmosis;
- mycoplasmosis.
Non-infectious factors can also provoke such secretion, namely:
- damage to the urethra due to mechanical stress;
- allergic reactions;
- taking medicines or other chemical substances;
- Narrowing of the urethral lumen.
Typology of erection discharge in men
All erection discharges in men can be different in color and transparency. Already according to these indicators, the first conclusions can be drawn regarding the presence of unusual processes for a healthy body, namely:
- turbid - indicates the presence in the body of an impressive amount of pathogenic microorganisms;
- gray with a thick consistency - indicates the presence of dead epithelial tissue;
- green or yellow - is a direct indicator of the presence of inflammatory processes and purulent discharge (in the analysis there will be an increased level of leukocytes);
- mixed with blood or blood clots.
Examination and treatment for atypical erection discharge
If an atypical secretion is detected during an erection, it is necessary to contact a specialist and undergo a comprehensive examination to confirm or rule out the presence of certain diseases.
Initial inspection includes:
- visual inspection of the penis;
- palpation and examination of lymph nodes in the groin;
- collection of prostate secretion for subsequent laboratory examination.
Based on the data of laboratory tests and initial examination, a preliminary diagnosis can be made. If this data is insufficient, additional manipulations are performed:
- planting tanks;
- complete blood count;
- general urine analysis;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic and prostate organs;
- tomography
Based on the results of the examination, the specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment.