Urethral Stricture
A urethral stricture is narrowing of the urethra. It can reduce urine flow and cause bladder symptoms.
When to Book
Book a visit if symptoms are new, persistent, getting worse, or affecting daily life. Early evaluation often prevents complications.
Symptoms
Weak or slow stream, spraying stream, straining to void, and incomplete bladder emptying.
Causes & Risk Factors
Prior infection, trauma, catheter use, inflammation, and prior surgery can all cause scarring and narrowing.
How We Evaluate
Evaluation may include history, exam, urine testing, flow studies, and specialist referral for imaging or cystoscopy.
Treatment Options
Treatment depends on severity and location and can range from dilation to surgical repair.
When It Is Urgent
Seek care for difficulty urinating, urinary retention, fever with urinary symptoms, or blood in urine.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I book a men's health visit?
Book a visit when you have a new or worsening symptom, a chronic issue affecting daily life, medication questions, or when you are due for preventive screening.
Can this be evaluated by telehealth?
Some concerns can be reviewed by telehealth. Others need an in-person exam or testing. The right approach depends on the symptoms.
Do I need labs or imaging?
Testing depends on the history, exam findings, and likely diagnosis. Not every concern requires extensive testing.
When should I go to urgent care?
Go urgently for chest pain, sudden severe testicular pain, fever with urinary retention, blood in urine, confusion, or a painful erection that will not go away.
How often should I follow up?
Follow-up frequency depends on the condition, whether treatment is started, and how symptoms change over time.
Get a Clear Plan for Urethral Stricture
Our team evaluates you as an individual and builds a treatment plan that fits your life — not a template.