Urethral stricture
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, the tube connected to the bladder that allows the passing of urine. The narrowing reduces the flow of urine and makes it more difficult or even painful to empty the bladder.
| Urethral stricture | |
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| Other names | Urethral narrowing, urethral stricture disease |
| Urethra is tube at center. | |
| Specialty | Urology |
Urethral stricture is caused by injury, instrumentation, infection, and certain non-infectious forms of urethritis. The condition is more common in men due to their longer urethra.
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