In men, erectile discharge often occurs in the form of a liquid (in limited quantities) that can have different colors and consistencies. Discharge occurs through the urethra or preputial gland and is normal if the amount, color, and smell don't make you think differently.
If the secretion has an atypical appearance, then you should think about your state of health and contact a specialist, as this can be the first symptom of a serious illness.
Secretion during erection in men, which indicates normal health
Physiological discharge from the urethra is a common indicator for assessing the health of the genitourinary system:
- Urethrorrhea- during an erection, a transparent secret is created that contains a small number of germ cells;
- smegma- produced by the sebum glands under the skin of the glans (washed off during the hygiene procedures).
Pathological secretion
The appearance of secretions that are not normal and physiological indicates inflammatory processes in the body. They can be caused by both infectious and non-infectious causes.
The main types of infectious diseases due to which pathological secretion occurs are:
- chlamydia;
- candidiasis;
- gonorrhea;
- genital herpes;
- trichomoniasis;
- ureaplasmosis;
- mycoplasmosis.
Non-infectious factors can also cause such a secretion, namely:
- Damage to the urethra due to mechanical stress;
- allergic reactions;
- are taking medication or other chemical substances;
- Narrowing of the urethral lumen.
Typology of discharge during erection in men
All erectile discharges in men can be different in color and transparency. Even after these indicators, one can draw the first conclusions about the presence of processes that are unusual for a healthy body, namely:
- cloudy - directly 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 analyzes, 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 secretion is detected during an erection, it is necessary to contact a specialist and conduct a comprehensive examination to confirm or rule out the presence of certain diseases.
The initial inspection includes:
- visual inspection of the penis;
- palpation and examination of the lymph nodes in the groin;
- Collection of secretions from the prostate for the subsequent laboratory examination.
Based on the data from laboratory tests and the initial examination, a preliminary diagnosis can be made. If this data turns out to be 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.