Narrowing of the urethra may be caused by congenital deformity or scar tissue from injury or infection. Initially, the bladder reacts to the obstruction by increased irritability. There is a stronger and more frequent urge to urinate , and bladder spasms or incontinence may occur. As urine accumulates, it may lead to stasis of urine and urinary tract infections . Urine backs up into the ureters and kidneys.
Symptoms are the result of urinary retention and damage to the bladder, ureters, and kidneys.
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