The urethra or urethra is an organ of the urinary system designed to remove urine from the bladder. Normally, only a straw-yellow liquid should be released from this channel - urine (and sperm in men). There are a number of diseases and physiological conditions in which mucus, pus, and even blood can separate from the urethra.
Transparent discharge from the urethra is a physiological condition that does not require treatment or observation. Transparent viscous mucus may appear in women at the peak of ovulation or 2-3 days before it. This is due to hormonal changes in the female body. In this case, similar discharge can also be from the vagina. After a few days, they will spontaneously be eliminated.
Harmless transparent discharge from the urethra, both women and men can notice after intercourse - this is evidence of strong excitement. This phenomenon is also associated with the release of a large number of hormones, so there should not be any suspicion.
As for the pathological secretion from the urethra, this situation not only requires attention, but also treatment.
Purulent discharge from the urethra indicates an active inflammatory process in the pelvis. Detachable has a yellow-green or gray color, the consistency is dense. Patients may complain of drawing pains in the lower abdomen, burning or pain when urinating. The etiology of inflammation can be detected after taking a smear on the flora.
In almost all sexually transmitted infections, discharge from the urethra is serous in nature with an unpleasant or specific odor. White flakes may appear in secret, the discharge may become milky. The specificity of these diseases is that pathological discharge from the urethra is only their initial symptom. Then there is a burning sensation and intolerable itching in the genitals. Often the mucous membrane of the urethra is so inflamed that the passage of urine becomes painful and difficult. In a woman, the menstrual cycle is violated, and in men, an erection can decrease.
Discharge from the urethra of a hemorrhagic nature (with an admixture of blood) can be observed with an oncological process, injuries of the bladder or kidney disease. In men with prostate adenoma, mucus with an admixture of blood from the urethra is also often observed.
Discharges from the urethra of a mucous nature are detected with urethritis. Such a secret can be transparent and inviscid. The difference between it and the physiological discharge (which was considered above) is that it (the secret) is not eliminated without taking medications, but only progresses.
Urethritis is a direct inflammation of the walls of the urethra, which leads to increased secretion. It should be noted that urethritis can also indicate the introduction of a sexually transmitted infection, so it is always necessary to investigate the allocation to the flora.
Most often, inflammation of the urethral mucosa is a consequence of hypothermia or a violation of the diet. This condition can occur after various gynecological manipulations or genital injuries.
Mucous discharge from the urethra in women and men may indicate frequent sexual intercourse - "newlywed disease". In such a situation, medical treatment is not required, it is only necessary for some time to stop contact and observe personal hygiene measures.
From all of the above, we can conclude that in the presence of pathological discharge it is very important to carefully question the patient, and only then continue to diagnose and treat.