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Try one of these related symptoms.
Pus discharge from urethra
Pus coming out of pee hole
White discharge from urethra
Pus in the urine
Purulent penile discharge
Cloudy urine
Burning urination
Frequent urination
Smelly urine
Pelvic pain
Belly button pain
Lower abdominal pain
About the Symptom
Thick, white fluid that comes out of the opening where urine comes out. This is usually a sign of an infection such as a sexually transmitted infection or urinary tract infection.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Pus from the urethra
Possible Causes
Generally, Pus in urethra can be related to:
- Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the N. gonorrhoeae bacteria.
- Trichomoniasis
Infection of the vagina by a parasite called Trichomonas. The disease is sexually transmitted but often does not cause any symptoms in men.
- Chlamydia Infection
A sexually transmitted infectious disease. It can cause abnormal vaginal or penile discharge and pain in the pubic area, but most infections have no symptoms. Chlamydia infection can also cause infertility and ectopic pregnancies and can be transmitted to the throat and rectum.
- Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)
- Cystitis
- Prostate Cancer
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Pus in urethra may be related to these serious diseases:
- Urethritis
Bacterial infection of the urethra (tube from which urine exits the body) leading to pain and penile discharge. It is most often caused by sexually transmitted diseases like Gonorrhea and Chlamydia infections as well as viruses like herpes.
- Acute Prostatitis
- Epididymitis
- Acute Pyelonephritis
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Is there pus coming out of your urethra?
- How long have you had pus from the urethra?
- Have you experienced pus from the urethra before?
Reviewed By:
Jason Chandrapal, MD (Urology)
Dr Chandrapal received his MD degree from Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Medicine. After graduation he did a research fellowship with the University of Utah Division of Urology, followed by 4 years of urology residency at Duke University. In 2020 he began a 2 year tenure as an Interprofessional Advanced Clinical Simulation Fellow at the Durham VA in Durham, NC where he created and implemented clinical simulations with an emphasis on emotional intelligence. Additionally he has experience with medical writing and consultation for Buoy Health.
Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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