Urethral Stricture: Symptoms & Signs

A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder outside the body.

Signs and symptoms of a urethral stricture range from no symptoms at all to severe symptoms with complete retention of urine. When symptoms do occur, symptoms associated with a urethral stricture include a

• decreased urine stream,
• incomplete bladder emptying,
• spraying of the urine stream,
• difficulty, straining or pain when urinating,
• dribbling of urine, or an
• increased urge to urinate or more frequent urination than normal.

Causes of urethral stricture

A urethral stricture can be caused by any inflammation of the urethra resulting from injury, trauma, previous surgery, or infection. In many cases, no cause can be identified for a urethral stricture.

Other urethral stricture symptoms and signs

• Decreased Urine Stream
• Difficulty, Straining, or Pain When Urinating
• Dribbling of Urine
• Incomplete Bladder Emptying
• Increased Urge to Urinate or More Frequent Urination Than Normal
• Spraying of the Urine Stream

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