Pus in Urethra
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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.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
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
- Cystitis
A type of urinary tract infection, caused by bacterial infection of the bladder.
- Chlamydia infection
An infectious disease that is sexually-transmitted. While it can cause abnormal vaginal or penile discharge and pain in the pubic region, the majority of infections have no symptoms. Chlamydia infection is also a cause of infertility and ectopic pregnancies, and can also be transmitted to the throat and rectum.
- Gonorrhea
This is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria N. gonorrhoeae.
Related serious diseases
- Epididymitis
Epididymitis is the swelling and inflammation of your epididymis, a tube at the back of the testicle that carries your sperm. Epididymitis is most commonly caused by bacterial infections, including sexually-transmitted infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhea.
- Urethritis
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have pus coming out from urethra (the opening where urine passes through)?
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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.
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