Early treatment of urethral stricture may prevent complications such as kidney or bladder infection or injury. A urinalysis . Urine culture if evidence of infection Tests may be done for Chlamydia and gonorrhea . A cystoscopy to confirm diagnosis. If urethral dilation is not possible, surgery may be necessary to correct the condition.
Treatment usually results in an excellent outcome.
Urethral stricture may totally block urine flow, causing acute urinary retention, a condition that must be alleviated quickly. Call your health care provider if symptoms of urethral stricture occur. This is an illustration of the female urinary tract. The female and male urinary tracts are relatively the same except for the length of the urethra. The positioning in the body and relative size of the organs are also demonstrated.