An Overview Of Urethral Stricture For Men
Have you ever felt discomfort when urinating? Do you find yourself using the restroom the bulk of the time? If you are experiencing these symptoms, you might have a urethral stricture. A urethral stricture involves scarring that reduces the size of the channel that your body uses to discharge pee (urethra). A stricture restricts the flow of urine out of the bladder and can cause irritation or infection in the urinary system, among other problems. Strictures can be of two kinds: Posterior Urethral Structures are the ones found in the first 1 to 2 inches of the urethra, and Anterior Urethral Structures are those found from the final 9 to 10 inches of the urethra. Treatments for urethral strictures have been variable. Cutting or excision of fibrous tissue might be used, a graft or flap of tissue might add to the problem area, or it might be replaced with a structure made of tissue engineering. While doctors and researchers understand little about how wound healing works, they know ...