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stricture involves scarring that narrows the tube that carries urine out of your body (urethra). A stricture restricts the flow of urine from the bladder and can cause a variety of medical problems in the urinary tract, including inflammation or infection.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of urethral stricture include:
Decreased urine stream
Incomplete bladder emptying
Spraying of the urine stream
Difficulty, straining or pain when urinating
Increased urge to urinate or more-frequent urination
Urinary tract infection
Causes
Scar tissue, which can narrow the urethra, can be due to:
A medical procedure that involves inserting an instrument, such as an endoscope, into the urethra
Intermittent or long-term use of a tube inserted through the urethra to drain the bladder (catheter)
Trauma or injury to the urethra or pelvis
An enlarged prostate or previous surgery to remove or reduce an enlarged prostate gland