Erection in men often occurs in the form of fluid (in limited quantities), which can be of different color and consistency. The discharge comes from the urethra or foreskin and is normal if the amount, color and smell do not make you think otherwise.
If the secretion has an atypical appearance, then you should consider your health condition and contact a specialist, because this may be the first symptom of a serious illness.
Secretion during erection in men, which indicates normal health
A common indicator for assessing the health of the genitourinary system is the physiological secretion from the urethra:
- urethrorea- during erection a transparent secretion is obtained, which contains a small number of germ cells;
- smegma- produced by the sebaceous glands under the skin of the penis on the head (washed off during hygienic 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 both infectious and non-infectious causes.
The main types of infectious diseases that cause the secretion of pathological secretions are:
- chlamydia; candidiasis;
- gonorrhea;
- 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 drugs or other chemicals;
- Narrowing of the lumen of the urethra.
Typology of erectile dysfunction in men
All erectile discharges in men can be different in color and transparency. Already, according to these indicators, the first conclusions can be made about the existence of processes unusual for a healthy body, namely:
- turbid - directly indicate the presence in the body of an impressive amount of pathogenic microorganisms;
- gray with a dense consistency - indicates the presence of dead epithelial tissues;
- 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);
- , scattered with blood or blood clots.
Investigation and treatment of atypical discharge during erection
If atypical secretions are found 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.
The initial check includes:
- visual inspection of the penis;
- palpation and examination of the lymph nodes in the groin;
- collection of prostate secretion for subsequent laboratory examination.
Based on the data from the laboratory tests and the initial examination, a preliminary diagnosis can be made. If this data proves insufficient, the following manipulations are additionally performed:
- TANK-seeding;
- complete blood count;
- general urine analysis;
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs and prostate;
- tomography
Based on the test results, the specialist will prescribe the appropriate treatment.