The human body is a unique structure in which hundreds of different systems work. Excretion is an indicator of their activity. For example, mucus from the nose indicates the onset of a cold. And from the eyes - on the inflammatory process.
Often men face an unpleasant event - discharge from the penis. Although this moment is not very pleasant for them, but knowing about their character and nature will help them to live peacefully.
Possible sources of male secretion
The main purpose of revealing the fact of mucus is physiological information about his genitals. It is often the first sign of a serious illness. In some cases, this is the only sign of a problem.
Male discharge is a collection of mucus that comes from 3 sources:
- urethra;
- sebaceous glands;
- Abnormal skin growths.
Mucus from the sebaceous glands appears on top of the genital organ.
Notice gentlemen!
Regular attention to your genitals will help you notice any changes in the nature of male secretions in time. .
The nature of discharge from the penis mainly depends on its source. They can be physiological or pathological.
The physiological secretion of a man is an indicator of the natural functioning of the glands of the genital organs. In addition, it is normal during sensual stimulation or after sex.
The nature of such discharge, as a rule, does not cause any concern or discomfort in men. They often look like viscous, colorless mucus and appear on the top of the penis. All other types of discharge in men are pathological and therefore require special attention.
Different diseases are mainly considered as the main cause of unnatural secretion.
If the source of discharge is related to the disease, then you should pay attention to the following factors:
- quantity;
- shade of color
- consistency;
- frequency of occurrence.
Depending on the course of the disease, mucus can be scanty, moderate or large. The color shade ranges from white to yellow. In some cases with blood elements.
An alarming indicator is liquid or thick discharge from the penis, which appears more often than usual.
For your information!
The same disease can manifest itself in different types of discharge. And, on the contrary, different male diseases are manifested in the same secretion of the penis .
In addition, other diseases that a person suffers from or neglect are taken into account.
A natural secret that does not cause concern
Physiological processes in the male body lead to the appearance of secretions, which are not dangerous. Factors of activity of such a system include:
- natural state excited or in the morning;
- increased pressure on abdominal organs;
- functions of sebaceous glands;
- Sperm after sex.
When a man experiences sensual arousal, a clear discharge appears on top of the genital organ. They also occur in the morning after a long sleep. The amount of mucus is different for everyone and depends on the degree of arousal.
Attention!
Morning discharge may contain sperm, so this should be considered when planning a family. If it gets into the female reproductive organs, pregnancy is possible.
This type of discharge ensures the smooth passage of sperm into the urethra (urethra). In addition, the secret saves the death of male cells in the acidic environment of the female vagina.
In the process of increasing the pressure in the abdomen, which occurs during its tension, colorless mucus appears on the penis. It is odorless, but sometimes it has gray veins. Its consistency is viscous due to seminal elements and prostate secretions. Sometimes such colorless discharge appears during severe coughing attacks.
Thanks to the work of sebaceous glands, smegma is released in the male body. It consists of secretions produced by the sebaceous glands of the penis and its foreskin. If the rules of hygiene are not observed, microbes multiply there, which is indicated by an unpleasant smell.
The male secretion released after sex is called sperm. It contains a large volume of sperm and is considered a natural ending to sexual intercourse. In adults, such discharge appears during nighttime emissions, which is a normal state of the body.
Signs of serious illness
Unfortunately, men, like all people on earth, are susceptible to various diseases. The most unpleasant of them is related to the genitals. It is the nature of male secretions that is a reliable signal of any emerging disease.
Discharge of a pathological nature is:
- white
- Purulent
- yellow
- with blood
White discharge from the penis indicates an infectious disease. If they are cheesy, then this indicates candidiasis. In addition, during intercourse and urination, a man feels pain and itching on his body.
If the white discharge has a foamy character, it is trichomoniasis, a fairly common sexually transmitted disease.
Discharge on top of the organ indicates prostatitis. This causes impotence and urination problems.
Purulent discharge from the penis is an indicator of urethritis, which is an infectious disease. Mucus contains damaged cells of the urethra and many leukocytes. The consistency of the secretion is similar to a thick liquid.
Thus, purulent discharge from a man's penis indicates not only urethritis, but also an advanced form of trichomoniasis. Additional symptoms of the disease are pain, itching or cramping.
Yellow discharge indicates inflammatory processes in the mucous systems of the penis. These can be diseases such as:
- sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, trichomoniasis or chlamydia);
- disturbance of microflora;
- Various injuries of the urinary tract.
In some cases, purulent secretion may appear.
Bloody mucus comes out of the penis with urine, semen or something else. This secretion is observed in the presence of inflammatory processes, injuries or tumors. Diseases that cause bloody mucus are tuberculosis, cystitis, prostatitis or cancer. With this in mind, it is important not to delay a visit to a specialist.
Dear men, you should consider the appearance of various secrets as a signal for action. If the clear discharge changes color and consistency, then only a doctor can determine the real reason. Self-medication in this case is not advisable. Taking care of your health should always come first.