What is Urethral Stricture?

Description of the disease

Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra that can lead to difficulty urinating. It can be caused by various factors such as trauma, inflammation, or scarring of the urethra.

Classification

• Congenital
• Acquired

Symptoms

• Difficulty urinating
• Frequent urination
• Painful urination

Causes

• Trauma
• Infection
• Inflammation

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of urethral stricture involves examination by a urologist, urethroscopy, urethrography, or urethrometry.

Treatment

Treatment may involve widening the narrow part of the urethra with a catheter or balloon, surgical removal of scar tissue, or reconstructive surgery.

Prevention

Prevention of urethral stricture includes avoiding urethral trauma, treating infections and inflammations of the genitourinary system.

Doctor

Urologist.