1.Symptoms of White Cloudy Penile Discharge with pus
The penis is an important body part for a male; it plays a role in maintaining the sexual life of a couple, urination, reproduction, and so on. When men come across some abnormal signs such as white penile discharge, they need to pay special attention to that.
Penile discharge of white pus are often accompanied by signs like:
- Pus discharge from the urethral opening in the morning: On waking up, there could be a discharge of yellowish or whitish mucus-like material at the urethral opening. This pus discharge may come from the kidneys, bladder, ureters, prostate, or urethra. The pus may be thick or thin, depending on the cause; it may be white and cloudy, white and clear, or yellow.
- Penile redness and pus discharge:Penile pus discharge is often accompanied by swelling, redness and red small swollen spots on the genitals. Some cases where the redness occurs without pain, whereas some present painful symptoms;
Penile pain: When they see pus around the foreskin, men can experience other symptoms such as penile pain. Potential causes are bacterial invasion of the urethral opening, testicular cysts, prostate problems, etc.
Painful urination: It is a common accompanying symptom of penile pus discharge. Patients feel burning sensations at the urethral opening, pain during urination and ejaculation, lower abdominal pain, and so on.
Frequent urination: Genital tract infections can cause frequent urination with small urine volumes.
2.What Causes White, Cloudy Penile Discharge?
Potential causes of penile discharge include:
2.1. Candida Fungal Infection
Candida usually thrives in moist body parts like the mouth, esophagus, genitals,... Symptoms may include: White or yellowish pus penile discharge, burning while urinating, Itching and redness at the glans, pain during sexual intercourse or ejaculation.
2.2. Chlamydia
This disease is caused by a bacterium, Chlamydia Trachomatis. It is predominantly high-risk sexually transmitted diseases. The incubation period from acquiring the infection is between 1-3 weeks. The symptoms include:
White pus discharge from penis in the early morning.
Foul-smelling discharge
Lower abdominal pain that radiates to the back and groin
Testicular pain, painful urination
2.3. Gonorrhea
The cause of white cloudy penile discharge may be gonorrhea, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Gonorrhea can lead to the following complications: testicular infection, seminal vesicle inflammation, pancreatic infection...
Gonorrhea progresses through two phases: acute and chronic. Symptoms alter with the phase. Usual symptoms of gonorrhea in men include pus discharge from the penis, high fever, pain while having sex or ejaculation, and painful urination with pus...
2.4. Balanitis
Balanitis (foreskin Inflammation) is a common male condition which is mainly caused by bad hygiene. Symptoms of balanitis include: foreskin ulceration, itching, swelling, small spots on the foreskin, white cloudy, foul-smelling foreskin pus... If balanitis is not treated early it can cause major complications including necrosis, large area ulceration or even cancer.
2.5 Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary Tract Infection is a common male condition which, if not treated early, could bring complications like, urethritis, inflammation of the bladder and kidneys.
Common symptoms of urinary tract infections include frequent urination, painful urination, mild fever, back pain,... The disease has probably reached its advanced stage with even more unpredictable complications when the penile discharge becomes foul-smelling.
2.6. Smegma
Smegma is a collection of whitish secretions under the foreskin in uncircumcised men. It is not penile pus discharge but can be mistaken for it.
Smegga is a normal, harmless secretion that lubricates and keeps the area moist. It also collects sebaceous glands, dead cells, and urine if not cleaned regularly. When accumulated, this creates a conducive environment for the growth of bacteria or fungus, which may cause penile inflammation.
2.7. Prostatitis
Symptoms of prostatitis include:
White, cloudy penile discharge
Foul-smelling urine or even blood in urine
Hard to urinate, weak urine flow
Ejaculatory difficulty
Pain during ejaculation
When acute prostatitis occurs, early treatment will be very effective and lead to quick recovery. In the case of chronic prostatitis, symptom management treatment may extend over several months.
3.Consequences of Penile Pus Discharge
The potential complications of penile pus discharge are hard to predict. Some of the include:
Men lose confidence and become reluctant to engage in intimate contact with their partner.
Painful sex, leading to sexual disinterest, which may damage relationships over time.
Risk of transmission of bacteria to sexual partners, which can cause gynecological issues.
4.What to Do When Experiencing White, Cloudy Penile Discharge?
Whenever patients experience penile pus discharge, early medical consultation with a doctor is recommended for accurate diagnosis of the cause. The diagnosis by doctors will be based on a history of the disease, clinical examination, and tests results including blood tests, urine tests, and penile discharge tests.
Depending on its cause, doctors will recommend the most appropriate treatment for it.
- If the cause is an infection, the doctor may prescribe medication. So what medication should be taken for white, cloudy penile discharge? Depending on each specific case, the doctor will prescribe different medications. Patients must not take medication on their own or change the dosage without guidance;
- If the cause of the disease is gonorrhea, you also need to take medication according to the doctor's combined protocol. In severe cases, it is necessary to combine medication with physical therapy methods to enhance the drug's absorption capacity;
- In cases of penile discharge caused by urethritis induced by bacteria, antibiotics are used, with treatment duration varying depending on the cause of the disease;
- If balanitis, phimosis, or tight foreskin causes penile discharge, circumcision will be necessary.
White, Cloudy Penile Discharge signals multiple issues in the male reproductive tract. Patients need to pay attention to proper self-care: maintain personal hygiene, avoid sexual intercourse if there are abnormal manifestations on the penis, strictly adhere to the doctor's treatment protocol, attend follow-up appointments as scheduled,... Additionally, men should avoid sexual relations with multiple partners and when infected, should bring their sexual partner(s) for examination to enable early treatment.
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