White vision in men on the glans penis is a fairly common phenomenon. In this case, the secret may be a sign of a certain disease. Most often, the fluid is secreted from the sebaceous glands, the urogenital canal, as well as from neoplasms of a pathological nature located on the reproductive organ. In this case, the secret may be physiological or indicate the presence of certain diseases.
What to look for
Discharge from the penis may vary in some ways. To determine the cause of their appearance, you should pay attention:
• on transparency;
• consistency;
• smell;
• color of the liquid.
White discharge in men on the head of the genital organ with nonspecific symptoms allows you to determine the nosology. After all, for each ailment certain characteristics are typical.
Physiological discharge
White discharge in men on the head can be physiological. They are less common than pathological. Among them it is worth highlighting:
• Urethrorea libidinal. Similar white discharge in men on the head occurs as a result of sexual arousal. You can notice them by carefully examining the underwear. As a rule, such discharge is transparent, slightly whitish. Their abundance depends on the individual characteristics of the human body, as well as on how long the man has not had sexual intercourse. In some cases, this phenomenon is accompanied by bowel movements.
• Smegma. These secretions can be seen under the foreskin. Their appearance is not associated with the urethra. Experts attribute this type of secretion to the secretion of the sebaceous glands. The liquid has a thick consistency and a white tint. The secret accumulates under the foreskin, therefore, to prevent inflammation, you must follow the rules of personal hygiene.
• Ejaculate - sperm that is secreted after sexual intercourse. Such a fluid consists of sperm and secretion. A similar discharge group also includes pollution, when white drops are released after sleep in adolescents.
If you change the appearance of the liquid, you should consult a doctor. Particular attention should also be paid to the smell and consistency of secretions.
If it is a pathology
The causes of white discharge in men on the head may be pathological. Often, such a secret indicates the development of a certain disease. To make the correct diagnosis, you need to contact specialists.
This type of discharge can be a sign of the development of the inflammatory process of the genitourinary system or signal the presence of a sexually transmitted disease in the body. Each disease is characterized by specific symptoms. For an accurate diagnosis, you need to undergo an examination and study the features of the secret. Among the pathologies, it is worth highlighting such ailments:
• gonorrhea;
• chlamydia;
• candidiasis;
• ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis;
• trichomoniasis;
• prostatitis of various etiologies.
Gonorrhea
Yellow-white discharge in men on the head may indicate the presence of a disease such as gonorrhea. It is worth noting that with such an ailment, the secret has an unpleasant smell. During urination, a man may experience a burning sensation. The main symptoms of gonorrhea, in addition to specific secretions, are pain in the groin and fever. The causative agent of infection is gonococcus bacteria. The disease is transmitted through sexual contact.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a disease that occurs as a result of parasitism of chlamydia. The causative agent is an intracellular type bacterium. This disease has a mild, smeared clinical picture. In this case, relapses occur very often. One of the symptoms of the disease is a white discharge in men on the head. The causes and treatment of such a disease have long been known. With this ailment, a small amount of secretion is released from the urethra. The liquid has a glassy character. A similar symptom occurs with urethritis. Chlamydia is transmitted sexually.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis is a disease accompanied by an inflammatory process of a non-specific nature. An ailment usually manifests itself with a sharp decrease in immunity. With candidiasis, white discharge occurs in men on the head. A photo of the secret allows you to more clearly imagine what the main symptom of the disease looks like. Allocations with such an ailment resemble cottage cheese. They have a very thick consistency and a sour smell. During urination, a man may experience pain, severe burning and itching.
Ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis
Such diseases are venereal pathologies transmitted from the partner to the partner during intercourse. With the manifestations of the disease, discharge can be noticed. They can be transparent or white. Most often, ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis are accompanied by pain in the groin area. In addition, there is a strong burning sensation and itching at the end and during urination.
Trichomoniasis
The causative agents of a disease such as trichomoniasis are also sexually transmitted. In this case, violations in the work of the genitourinary system appear almost immediately after infection. The disease has violent and bright symptoms. A man in the presence of an ailment suffers from severe irritation of the urethra when the bladder is empty. In this case, a liquid with a specific odor and a dense texture, yellow-white in color, is liberated liberally.
Diagnosis of diseases
White discharge under the head in men is most often physiological. But in some cases, a full examination is required. The diagnosis of diseases of the genitourinary system consists of a number of studies. Usually carried out:
• general inspection;
• clinical analysis of urine;
• general blood analysis;
• glucose analysis;
• taking a smear - bacteroscopic analysis of the urethra;
• CT;
• ultrasound;
• urography;
• smear culture, which allows to identify the habitat of the pathogen and determine its response to the antibiotic.
To identify the presence of any disease of the genitourinary system allows only an integrated approach.
Treatment methods
What is prescribed for white discharge on the head in men? How to treat the disease? Before prescribing therapy, the doctor must identify the nosology, as well as the type of causative agent of the disease, accompanied by white discharge. However, most diseases are treated by taking antibacterial drugs with a wide spectrum of action. After a thorough diagnosis, specialists prescribe a drug to the patient, to which the pathogen is less resistant. Therefore, narrow-profile medications can be prescribed for the treatment of certain diseases.
If intracellular bacteria are found in the patient, then a man is prescribed a drug with an antibacterial effect that can penetrate the structure of cells to combat parasites. If the infection has a fungal nature, then for its treatment, the doctor can prescribe antifungal medications for external use, as well as for oral administration. In some cases, the course of therapy includes taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs.
Folk remedies
White discharge in men around the head, on it and under it is a sign of the development of pathology. The exception is physiological fluids. In the initial stages of the disease, you can resort to using alternative medicine. Some drugs do not have side effects and contraindications. To eliminate the main reason for the appearance of secretions, you can use decoctions of herbs. With such symptoms, calendula, bird cherry, oak bark, string and chamomile are ideal. You can use ready-made broths for oral or external use.
Traditional healers also recommend the use of kvass with garlic or kombucha to eliminate pathogens and other pathogens. It is worth noting that such drugs not only help eliminate the main cause of unpleasant symptoms, but also strengthen the immune system as a whole. In addition, many pharmacies sell ready-made herbal preparations with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
However, resorting to traditional medicine is only after consultation with specialists. Self-medication can cause the development of unwanted complications.
Preventative measures
Any disease is easier to prevent than to treat the consequences of its development in the future. To exclude the occurrence of repeated relapse, a man should not forget about personal hygiene. Water procedures are recommended twice a day.
In addition, it is worth abandoning too tight or uncomfortable underwear. Do not use clothing made of synthetic materials. It is also recommended that special attention be paid to habits and nutrition. Smoked and spicy foods, as well as sweet foods, should be removed from the daily diet. Experts advise to completely abandon alcohol and tobacco. This will prevent the development of pathogenic microflora in a timely manner and accelerate the healing process. The diet should include berries, fresh fruits and dairy products.