Call a convenient OU Health urology location near you to request your appointment with a urethral stricture specialist.
View Providers View LocationsA urethral stricture occurs when scar tissue narrows the tube that carries urine out of your body. This restricts the flow of urine from your bladder and can cause uncomfortable symptoms and medical problems in the urinary tract, including inflammation or infection. Get a complete exam from the expert urologists at OU Health and find the best path forward for your condition.
Call a convenient OU Health urology location near you to request your appointment with a urethral stricture specialist.
View Providers View LocationsUrethral stricture disease can cause symptoms that may resemble enlarged prostate (BPH) as well as others including:
Abdominal pain
Blood in semen
Bloody or dark urine
Decreased urine stream
Difficulty, straining or pain when urinating
Incomplete bladder emptying
Increased urge to urinate or more-frequent urination
Loss of bladder control
Spraying of the urine stream
Swelling of the penis
Urinary tract infection
A short procedure called a cystoscopy allows your doctor to view the inside of the urethra to diagnose the condition and help determine the cause, which may include:
A quick additional X-ray with injectable dye helps your doctor view the full length of the urethra and determine the exact length and location of the stricture.
Based on the results of your exam and diagnostic imaging, you and your doctor will discuss treatment options, which may include:
Urethral dilation – Stretches the sides of the urethra with dilating instruments and a cystoscope (thin tube with camera)
Direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) – Endoscopic procedure that inserts a temporary catheter to stretch and repair urethral stricture
Urethroplasty – Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a narrowed urethra to restore function
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