Colorless discharge, so-called leukorrhea, occurs in every woman. Their appearance is considered normal. Few people know, but the male body is also able to produce fluid. Men, as a rule, pay less attention to it than women, but until the whites become especially abundant and begin to cause some discomfort.
Which discharge is considered normal in men?
In men, discharge is the appearance of a different colored fluid or mucus from the external opening of the urethra. This phenomenon is the most common, but in some cases may indicate the presence of a disease.
It is very easy to notice the appearance of abundant secretions. They may appear during the day, after a long sleep or urination. A small amount of discharge from the urethra may be seen with the appearance of small flesh-colored or white spots on the underwear.
The process is considered normal in the following cases:
- With strong sexual arousal, against the background of an erection (smegma, natural lubrication);
- During wet sleep (spontaneous ejaculation of sperm);
- Attempts during defecation;
It should be noted that the appearance of a small amount of white or clear fluid on the head of the genitals during a strong arousal is not considered abnormal, but rather indicates a man's reproductive health.
Anxiety, other than sexual intercourse, should cause the appearance of leukorrhea when the penis is not in an aroused state. Their appearance most often indicates the presence of any inflammatory process in the organs of the reproductive system. A specialist can make an accurate diagnosis by conducting a diagnostic examination. Frequent appearance of urethral discharge is one of the main symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia. They often make fun of such a phenomenon, saying that it "drips from the end", but there is nothing funny about the presence of the disease.
White, cheese, gray, yellow or transparent - this color can mean
Male discharge, as well as feminine, can vary in color, transparency, and consistency. These symptoms vary depending on the disease that causes the appearance of whites, its intensity and stage. Discharge is usually a combination of cells, fluid, and mucus. Transparency, as a rule, depends on the number of cells present in them. The turbidity of the whites indicates that they contain a large number of cells, with a large number of epithelial cells, the fluid thickens and turns gray. The green and yellow colors indicate the predominance of leukocytes in them. White, cheese discharge from the urethra indicates the presence of a disease such as candidiasis (crunchy).
Human candidiasis is a rare phenomenon. It is caused by uncontrolled use of antibiotics, chemotherapy and so on. may result in decreased immunity. A man with normal immunity will never get candidiasis from his sexual partner. Therefore, the appearance of its main symptom is a reason to consult a specialist and undergo a complete diagnosis of the body.
When a patient complains of a discharge from the urethra, the doctor usually sends him for analysis. They are carefully studied in the laboratory. Using a microscope, you can determine the presence of Trichomonas, gonococci, yeasts in the patient's body. If bacteria that cannot be detected by microscopic methods are detected, the secretion of the secretion into the nutrient medium is determined. Treatment is usually with antibiotics, but it is pointless to take medication until a correct diagnosis is made. In such cases, the doctor prescribes a broad-spectrum antibiotic and prescribes special medications at the time of diagnosis. Self-medication usually does not give a positive result, on the contrary, it contributes to the latent chronic form of the disease.
Fluids from the urethra are secreted by the body in response to any infection. Due to their abundance, the degree of development of this infection can be judged. Often the main reason for the appearance of leukorrhea in a man is the development of a disease called urethritis (inflammation of the urethra). In this condition, the mucous membrane produces large amounts of mucus and red blood cells, which are protective factors. The fluid that accumulates at the site of inflammation also mixes with the secretions.
The second most common cause of discharge in a man is mechanical damage to the urethra in the urine of chemicals and salt crystals. The appearance of small kidney stones also helps to damage the inner wall of the urethra.
White fluid, itching and burning - what is it?
White discharge from the urethra accompanied by severe itching and burning is a sign of:
- chlamydia (an infectious disease transmitted through unprotected sex, the causative agent of which is chlamydia);
- mycoplasmosis (a widespread infectious disease caused by mycoplasmas - organisms between bacteria and viruses);
- ureaplasmosis (an infectious, sexually transmitted disease in which the main cause is single-celled organisms - ureaplasmas).
A white discharge with a frothy consistency often indicates the presence in the body of the world's most common infectious, sexually transmitted disease - trichomoniasis.
And finally, the appearance of white fluid from the urethra can be one of the symptoms of a very unpleasant and dangerous disease - prostatitis. In this case, the appearance of leukorrhea is usually accompanied by difficulty in the process of urination and disorders of sexual life. Sometimes discharge may indicate prostorrhea or urethrorrhea. The exact diagnosis is always made only by a urologist.
As you can see, in many cases, the appearance of ejaculation in men is an important cause for concern and emergency medical care, because untimely treatment of most diseases of the genitourinary system can lead to such serious consequences. impotence or infertility.