What causes pus discharge from the male genitalia?
Purulent discharge from the male genitalia may be caused by poor hygiene, urethritis, prostatitis, genital warts (condyloma acuminata), gonorrhea, or other factors. It is recommended to seek timely medical attention, identify the underlying cause, and receive appropriate treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Poor Hygiene
If men neglect personal hygiene, bacteria may proliferate in the genital area, leading to infection and resulting in the aforementioned symptoms. It is advised to wash the genital area daily with warm water to maintain cleanliness and dryness. Avoid using irritating chemical cleansers that may damage the skin barrier.
2. Urethritis
This condition may be associated with unprotected sexual activity or poor personal hygiene. Common symptoms include urethral pain, urgency to urinate, and purulent genital discharge. Patients are advised to take medications such as roxithromycin tablets, azithromycin capsules, or cefixime capsules as prescribed by a doctor.
3. Prostatitis
This may be related to unhealthy lifestyle habits or bacterial infection. Symptoms include frequent urination, urgency, and genital discharge. Patients should follow medical advice and use medications such as minocycline hydrochloride capsules, celecoxib capsules, or Qianlieshutong capsules for treatment.
4. Genital Warts (Condyloma Acuminata)
Mainly caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, common symptoms include purulent discharge from the genital area and the appearance of wart-like growths. Patients are advised to use topical treatments such as imiquimod cream, cantharidin cream, or podophyllotoxin ointment under a doctor’s supervision.
5. Gonorrhea
Primarily caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, common symptoms include purulent genital discharge, frequent urination, and painful urination. Patients should strictly follow medical instructions and use medications such as minocycline hydrochloride capsules, compound clotrimazole cream, or ketoconazole cream to alleviate symptoms.
In daily life, patients should maintain good personal hygiene, drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged sitting, and maintain regular sleep patterns. Until the condition is under control, sexual activity should be avoided as much as possible to prevent transmission to others.
