Urethral Stricture

"medpix case - urethral stricture (confirmed by urethroscopy)", by Original Source: Justin Q Ly; Author: Justin Q Ly (Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center); Approved By: James G. Smirniotopoulos, M.D. (Uniformed Services University);. Irregularity at the proximal bulbar urethra was likely caused by gonococcal or other infection....

Urethral stricture is an abnormal constricting of the urethra. Urethra is the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder. Urethral stricture might be created by swelling or scar tissue from surgical procedure. Blood in the seminal fluid; Discharge from the urethra; Bloody or dark urine; Strong urge to pee and frequent peeing; Inability to empty bladder; Painful urination or problem urinating; Loss of bladder control; Increased regularity or necessity to urinate; Pain in the lower abdominal area and pelvic area; Slow urine stream or splashing of urine; Swelling of the penis;.

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