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What Causes Clear Penile Discharge After Bowel Movement?
Question: Hi. I am a 35 yr old male. 1 year ago I started noticing penal discharge that is clear and not viscous. It comes out specially in the morning after defecating. It has increased in frequency and quantity with time. But no pain or soreness of any sort. I informed my GP who didn't seem to care. Both me and my wife are very religious with n pre or extramarital activity. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Not all urethral infection are STDs. Needs testing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXX,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com
I have read your question carefully and understand your concern.
A long standing penile discharge is not normal and that too which is progressive in nature does indicate some inflammation/infection.
Not all infections and inflammations cause pain or irritation.
And not all urethral infections are classified as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Many bacteria/viruses can enter the urethra and can cause symptoms.
A clear discharge indicates a possibility of either Chlamydial infection or viral infections.
The best course of action is to get a culture and sensitivity test (with special stress on unusual organisms) done along with a routine urine exam.
I should also make it clear to you at this point that, not all penile discharges are due to a problem/infection.
So relax and get the tests done to find out the cause if there is one.
Hope this answers your concern, please feel free to write back to me if you have additional concerns.
Wishing you best of health.
Best regards
Not all urethral infection are STDs. Needs testing.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXX,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.com
I have read your question carefully and understand your concern.
A long standing penile discharge is not normal and that too which is progressive in nature does indicate some inflammation/infection.
Not all infections and inflammations cause pain or irritation.
And not all urethral infections are classified as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Many bacteria/viruses can enter the urethra and can cause symptoms.
A clear discharge indicates a possibility of either Chlamydial infection or viral infections.
The best course of action is to get a culture and sensitivity test (with special stress on unusual organisms) done along with a routine urine exam.
I should also make it clear to you at this point that, not all penile discharges are due to a problem/infection.
So relax and get the tests done to find out the cause if there is one.
Hope this answers your concern, please feel free to write back to me if you have additional concerns.
Wishing you best of health.
Best regards
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