The urethra may be widened (dilated) during cystoscopy by inserting a thin instrument to stretch the urethra while you are under local anesthesia. You may be able to treat your stricture by learning to dilate the urethra at home.
If urethral dilation is not successful or possible, you may need surgery to correct the condition. Surgical options depend on the location and length of the stricture. If the stricture is short and not near the urinary sphincter, options include cutting the...
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A gram stain of urethral discharge is a test used to identify bacteria in fluid from the tube that drains urine from the bladder... Read more »
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Urethral discharge culture is a laboratory test done on men and boys to identify organisms in the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the... Read more »
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Radiation TreatmentsIn addition to surgery, radiation is the other primary treatment for early-stage lung cancer. Doctors are also studying the... Read more »
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Surgical ProceduresSurgery -- as a last resort -- may help some patients with COPD. Coverage for such procedures varies among insurance carriers. A... Read more »