Urethral Stricture Overview

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A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra caused by injury or disease such as urinary tract infections or other forms of urethritis. During the early stages of the condition, the subject may experience pain during urination and the inability to fully empty the bladder. It is not uncommon for the bladder's capacity to significantly increase due to this inability to completely void. Urethral strictures may cause problems with...


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Can anyone tell me about urethral stricture disease?
Does anyone know about this? Does it cause a man to be able to hold...

urethral strictures are caused by trauma of some sort. what happens is that the urethra scars down and may or may not allow the normal flow of urine or...

Asked by kkds14 - 22 months ago

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  • cystoscopy/hydrodistension - 13 replies

    he performed the procedure.They are going to check for urethral stricture as well. I found out today I have a stricture so they are going to check and see. I will let you know how it...

    Sep 28, 2008

  • Tests and Immunology Worried about HSG and my medical history... - 5 replies

    younger I had a urethral stricture (where the tube to the bladder tightens up) and had to have did as well? I know I had gardnerella Vaginitis prior to the stricture, but did take antibiotics...

    Aug 03, 2005

  • Law school while pregnant... rant/confusion/advice? - 9 replies

    of all, DH had to go to the emergency room, and then have surgery the next week for a urethral stricture Hey MDC-ers! So, I'm a first year law student in NYC, tearing my hair out....

    May 05, 2008

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