Regenerative solution for urethral stricture
A tube that carries urine from the bladder to expel is known as urethra. In urethral stricture, the urethra narrows, so the flow of urine is restricted. This condition mainly affects men. The constriction of urethra is usually due to tissue inflammation or a presence of scar tissue. There can be many factors that result in scar tissue. Young boys who have gone through hypospadias surgery (a method to correct an underdeveloped urethra) and men who have penile implants have a higher chance of developing urethral stricture. Common causes of urethral stricture One of the common types of traumas that can lead to urethral stricture includes straddle injury. Examples include bicycle accidents or getting hit in an area close to the scrotum. Other causes of urethral stricture may include: Radiation Catheter insertion Pelvic fractures Prostate surgery Benign prostatic hyperplasia In rare cases it could be a sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhoea or chlamydia, repeated urinary