What Causes Elevated Mucus Threads in Male Urine?

For men, routine physical examinations often include blood tests, urine tests, and other procedures. When there are issues with the body, abnormalities often manifest in excretions. Some men may discover after undergoing tests that their male mucus levels are abnormally high, leading to concerns about potential health problems. To reduce anxiety, it is recommended to consult a doctor promptly for targeted treatment and gradual improvement. Let's delve into the reasons for high mucus levels in male urine:

1. Prostatic secretion: The viscous substance found in urine after urination, commonly known as "dripping white," is due to excessive secretion of prostatic fluid. Frequent prostatic congestion can lead to dilation of the prostatic ducts. During urination, passive contraction of the prostatic smooth muscle can easily cause the overflow of prostatic fluid, especially at night. Continuous passive erection of the penis further stimulates fluid secretion, resulting in "dripping white" upon urination in the morning. Alternatively, pressure on the prostate during defecation can also cause intermittent "dripping white" during urination. In such cases, if the number of white blood cells in the prostatic fluid is not excessive (below 10), it can be considered prostatic secretion.

2. Chronic prostatitis: When suffering from chronic prostatitis, inflammation can also cause the phenomenon of "dripping white" in urine. At this time, a higher number of white blood cells in the prostatic fluid is observed, accompanied by certain clinical symptoms, allowing for distinction between the two conditions. It can be said that the presence of viscous substances after urination is mostly caused by chronic prostatitis. The white secretions expelled are prostatic fluid, not semen. Factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, exposure to cold, injury to the perineal area, irregular sexual activity, frequent sexual arousal, and long-distance cycling or horseback riding can all lead to prostatic congestion and hematoma, which are important factors that promote inflammation of the prostate.

3. Normal presence of a small amount of mucus: The presence of a small amount of mucus in urine is considered normal for men. This can often be attributed to contamination with prostatic fluid. Typically, the range of mucus in urine tests is 0-28. It is important to consider this in conjunction with other results from the urine routine test, such as red and white blood cells and protein levels. If only the mucus level is abnormal and other results are normal, it may not be significant and should not cause undue concern.