Fluid (other than urine) such as pus expelled from the urethra. Discharge without blood is usually a symptom of a sexually transmitted disease, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. Blood in the discharge may indicate a foreign object in the urethra, abnormal narrowing of the urethra (urethral stricture), or a tumor. An examination is needed to determine the cause and treatment.
Liquid, particularly pus, expelled from the body opening from which urine is normally excreted. The urethra is the tube that connects the bladder to the urinary opening. Urethral discharge is the most common complaint among males seeking medical attention for their genital and urinary organs. Discharge without blood typically indicates a sexually transmitted infection, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia. To determine what organism is causing the infection, the doctor collects a specimen of the discharge for examination in the laboratory. If an infection is found, antibiotic medication is then prescribed. Blood in the discharge may indicate a foreign body, abnormal narrowing of the urethra (urethral stricture), or a tumor. Examination is needed to determine the cause and treatment.
In some instances of urethritis, which is an inflammation of the urethra due to infection, a fluid separate from urine may be discharged. The nature of this fluid varies depending on the type of infection; it is usually clear but turns yellow and pus-filled in the case of gonorrhea.