Urethra & Reconstructive Urology
Urethral Stricture
Narrowing of the urethra (urine passage) caused by scarring, leading to a weak stream and difficulty emptying the bladder.
Overview
Strictures can follow infection, injury, catheterisation or previous instrumentation, or occur without a clear cause. They tend to recur if only stretched, and longer or recurrent strictures are often best treated with reconstructive surgery (urethroplasty).
Common symptoms
- Weak, slow or spraying urine stream
- Straining to urinate
- Feeling of incomplete emptying
- Recurrent urinary infections
When to see a urologist
A progressively weakening stream, retention, or recurrent infections should prompt evaluation, usually with a flow test and imaging of the urethra.
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