Urethral Stricture Symptoms
Health Encyclopedia: Urethral Stricture
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Dilation of the urethra may be attempted by inserting a thin instrument to stretch the urethra under local anesthesia. If urethral dilation is not possible, surgery may be necessary to correct the condition. Surgical options vary depending on the location and the length of the stricture.
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Health Guide
Urethral stricture
...safer-sex behaviors may decrease the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases and subsequent urethral stricture. Early treatment of urethral stricture may prevent complications such as... Read more »Urethral stricture
Dysuria (painful urination) Difficulty urinating Slow urine stream (may develop suddenly or gradually) Spraying of urine stream ... Read more »Urethral stricture
Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra (the tube that releases urine from the body). Causes, incidence, and risk factors Urethral stricture may be... Read more »Urethritis: chronic
... Cystoscopy and urethroscopy are used todirectly examine the urethra. These tests may reveal a urethral stricture (narrowing), a urethral diverticulum (out-pouching), or a mass (such as a... Read more »Urethritis: chronic
...urethritis can be found and treatment will be given. Chronic urethritis, despite the cause, can lead to urethral strictures (narrowing) and may require surgery or another medical procedure to... Read more »
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