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.
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