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Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder(urethra).Urethral stricture may be caused by inflammation or scar tissue from surgery, disease, or injury. It m... |
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Causes
Urethral stricture may be caused by inflammation or scar tissue from surgery, disease, or injury. It may also be cau...
Tests
A physical examination may show the following:Decreased urinary streamDischarge from the urethraEnlarged (distended) ...
Treatments
The urethra may be widened (dilated) during cystoscopy by inserting a thin instrument to stretch the urethra while yo...
Complications
Urethral stricture may totally block urine flow, causing acute urinary retention. This condition must be treated quic...
Prevention
Practicing safer-sex behaviors may decrease the risk of getting sexually transmitted diseases and urethral stricture....
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