Erection discharge in men often comes in the form of a liquid (in a limited amount), which can be of different color and consistency. The discharge comes from the urethra or the preputial gland and is normal if the amount, color, and smell do not lead you to believe otherwise.
If the discharge is atypical, then you should think about your health and see a specialist, as this can be the first symptom of a serious illness.
Discharge during erection in men, indicating normal health
A common indicator to assess the health of the genitourinary system is the physiological discharge of the urethra:
- urethrorrhea- during an erection, a transparent secret is produced, which contains a small number of germ cells;
- smegma: produced by the sebaceous glands under the skin of the glans penis (washed off during hygiene procedures).
Pathological discharge
The appearance of discharge, which cannot be attributed to the normal and physiological, indicates the presence of inflammatory processes in the body. They can be caused by both infectious and non-infectious causes.
The main types of infectious diseases that cause the release of pathological secretions are:
- chlamydia;
- candidiasis;
- gonorrhea;
- genital herpes;
- trichomoniasis;
- ureaplasmosis;
- mycoplasmosis.
Non-infectious factors can also cause such secretion, namely:
- damage to the urethra due to mechanical stress;
- allergic reactions;
- taking medications or other chemicals;
- Narrowing of the urethral lumen.
Type of discharge during erection in men
All erection discharge in men may be different in color and transparency. Already in accordance with these indicators, the first conclusions can be drawn about the presence of unusual processes for a healthy body, namely:
- cloudy: directly indicates the presence in the body of an impressive number of pathogenic microorganisms;
- gray with a thick consistency: indicates the presence of dead epithelial tissues;
- green or yellow - it is a direct indicator of the presence of inflammatory processes and purulent discharge (in the analysis there will be an increased level of leukocytes);
- interspersed with blood or blood clots.
Examination and treatment for atypical discharge during erection
If an atypical discharge is detected during an erection, it is necessary to contact a specialist and undergo a complete 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 secretions from the prostate for later laboratory examination.
Based on the data from the laboratory tests and the initial examination, a preliminary diagnosis can be made. If this data is insufficient, the following manipulations are also carried out:
- TANK-seeding;
- complete blood count;
- general urinalysis;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate;
- tomography
Based on the results of the examination, the specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment.