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Penis discharge: Introduction

Penis discharge: Fluid discharge from the penis. See free access online books about Penis discharge below. See detailed information below for a list of 17 causes of Penis discharge, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Penis discharge:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Penis discharge. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Penis discharge: Symptom Checker

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Diagnostic Guides for Penis discharge

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Penis discharge from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Penis discharge. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Penis discharge

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Penis discharge: Medical Mistakes

Penis discharge: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Penis discharge

Interstitial cystitis an under-diagnosed bladder condition: The medical condition of interstitial cystitic is a bladder condition that can be misdiagnosed as various conditions such as overactive bladder or other causes of pelvic pain. This condition can cause chronic pelvic pain or symptoms of urinary incontinence, similar to overactive bladder. Millions of patients may be misdiagnosed - an estimated third of the 9 million women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) or 4.5 million of the 17 million women with overactive bladder syndrome do not respond well to treatment, and may have interstitial cystitis rather than their given diagnosis. In other words, about 6 million US women may have misdiagnosed interstitial cystitis. See interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder, or incontinence....read more »

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Diagnostic tests for Penis discharge:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Penis discharge. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Examine the penis for any redness or swelling
    • Examine the discharge
    • Digital rectal examination to feel for a tender, swollen and warm prostate which is indicative of prostatitis (a complication of urethritis)
  • Blood tests
    • Syphilis serology
  • more tests...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Penis discharge. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had the penis discharge? - to determine if acute or chronic.
  • Does the discharge come from the urethra (opening where the urine comes out) or from a sore on the skin of the penis? - If discharge comes from the urethra suggests urethritis. If the discharge comes from a sore on the skin of the penis must consider all causes of penile ulcers (such as herpes simplex infection, primary or secondary syphilis, Behcet's syndrome, Donovanosis, Chancroid or Lymphogranuloma venereum) or penile cancer.
  • How would you describe the penile discharge? - e.g. pus-like, yellow, green, foul smelling, blood stained.
  • Has there been a recent history of excessive masturbation? - Excessive masturbation may cause a mechanical urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) and a consequent penile discharge.
  • History of trauma or damage to the urethra from physical injury? - e.g. cycling, horse riding - Injury to the urethra may cause a mechanical urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) and a consequent penile discharge.
  • more questions...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Penis discharge) may include:

  • Redness of the foreskin? - suggests Balanitis (inflammation of the foreskin). This may be due to bacterial infection or Candida infection. People with diabetes and infants with wet nappies are particularly prone to this problem.
  • Symptoms of gonorrhea (gonococcal urethritis)? - e.g. pus-like urethral discharge, pain and stinging with urination, redness around the opening of the urethra. Symptoms usually develop a few days after sexual contact. Males who have sexual intercourse with males may also have a discharge from the anus.
  • Symptoms of Chlamydia (Chlamydia urethritis)? - e.g. mucous-like or watery or pus-like urethral discharge which usually develops 1-3 weeks after sexual intercourse.
  • Symptoms of Reiter's syndrome? - e.g. urethritis (painful urination with penile discharge), conjunctivitis (red painful eyes) and painful peripheral joints. Lesions on palms, soles, penis and mouth.
  • Symptoms of cancer of the penis? - e.g. blood stained or foul smelling discharge from a lesion on the penis. The lesion is usually a nodular warty growth or an ulcer. May also have enlarged lymph nodes in the groin.
  • more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Penis discharge (17 listings)

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Organs affected by Penis discharge:

The list of organs typically affected by Penis discharge may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Penis discharge

The list below shows some of the causes of Penis discharge mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 17 causes of Penis discharge

How Common are these Causes of Penis discharge?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Penis discharge. Of the 17 causes of Penis discharge that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 3 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 2 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 9 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 17 causes of Penis discharge

Conditions listing symptoms: Penis discharge:

The following list of conditions have 'Penis discharge' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

C

  • Chlamydia ... penile discharge

    G

  • Gonorrhea ... yellow-green penis discharge, Male gonorrhea symptoms
  • Granuloma inguinale ... foul-smelling penis discharge

    P

  • Phimosis ... Penile discharge

    R

  • Reiter’s syndrome ... penis discharge

    S

  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases ... penile discharge

    T

  • Trichomoniasis ... penis discharge

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  • Causes of Penis discharge Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Penis discharge based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Penis discharge?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Penis discharge, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Penis discharge:

    Medical Conditions associated with Penis discharge:

    Penis symptoms (295 causes), Discharge (790 causes), Genital symptoms (468 causes), Male sexual symptoms (407 causes), Urinary discharge (57 causes), Urinary problems (864 causes), Urinary symptoms (1000 causes), Sexual symptoms (1531 causes), Bladder symptoms (841 causes), Urinary difficulty (522 causes)

    Symptoms related to Penis discharge:

    Penis pain (15 causes), Penis rash (7 causes), Penis symptoms (295 causes), Ejaculation symptoms (29 causes), Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamidia, Candida (9 causes), Eczema (205 causes), Dermatitis (83 causes), Scabies, Genital herpes, Balanitis, Penile cancer

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