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The tube transporting urine from the bladder out of the body is known as the urethra. Under normal circumstances, this tube is wide enough for urine to flow freely but in some cases, one or more section can get narrowed and restrict the flow of urine. This may be diagnosed as a urethral stricture. This length of this stricture can range from 1 cm to affecting the entire length of the urethra.
This is caused by scar tissue or inflammation of tissue in the urethra. While this is a common ...more
This is caused by scar tissue or inflammation of tissue in the urethra. While this is a common ...more
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The urethra is a thin tube that is responsible for carrying urine from the bladder. The urethra is wide enough to facilitate a free flow of urine. However, in some cases, the tube can narrow down and it can restrict urinary flow. This condition is known as a urethral stricture. It is a condition that affects mostly men.
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The inflammation of the tubular tissues or the presence of scar tissue is the number one cause for urethral stricture. In some cases, an accident or the inju...more
Causes:
The inflammation of the tubular tissues or the presence of scar tissue is the number one cause for urethral stricture. In some cases, an accident or the inju...more
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The tube transporting urine from the bladder out of the body is known as the urethra. Under normal circumstances, this tube is wide enough for urine to flow freely but in some cases, one or more section can get narrowed and restrict the flow of urine. This may be diagnosed as a urethral stricture. This length of this stricture can range from 1 cm to affecting the entire length of the urethra.
This is caused by scar tissue or inflammation of tissue in the urethra. While this is a common ...more
This is caused by scar tissue or inflammation of tissue in the urethra. While this is a common ...more
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Yes, Medications generally play no role, and surgical procedures remain the mainstay of treatment for symptomatic urethral stricture.
The overall prognosis for urethral stricture is good.
The overall prognosis for urethral stricture is good.
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Asked for male, 23 years old from Ghaziabad
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Surgery is better as there is narrowing of the urinary passage and medicines may not help you much.
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