Urethral Stricture
Medical conditions we treat
ABOUT URETHRAL STRICTURE
What is the urethra?
The urethra is the waterpipe from the bladder through which urine passes.
What is a urethral stricture?
A urethral stricture is circumferential scaring in the tube which you pass urine through.
What are the symptoms of a urethral stricture?
Hesitancy
Difficulty initiating urination.
Incontinence
Involuntary leaking of urine
Frequent or urgent urination
Feeling the need to urinate more urgently or more often than usual.
Dribbling
Dribbling after passing urine.
Urinary retention
Inability to pass urine or incomplete bladder emptying when passing urine.
Bladder infections
Bacterial infection in the bladder.
Poor urine stream
Reduced flow when passing urine.
Ejaculation problems
Pain during or after ejaculation or reduced volume of ejaculate.
PATIENT JOURNEY
How is a urethral sticture diagnosed?
Investigations for urethral stricture disease may include urine flow studies and/or a cystoscopy.
How are urethral strictures treated?
Urethral strictures are treated dependent on the severity of the scar and the frequency of recurrence.
They can be treated by:
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- Permanent catheterisation.
- Dilatation – stretching of scar tissue.
- Urethrotomy – incision into scar tissue.
- Urethroplasty – surgical removal of the narrowed section of the urethra.
OUR TEAM
Meet our team
Meet our team of experienced Urologists who treat urethral strictures.
