Urethral strictures is a condition where the urethra is narrow and restricts the urinary flow caused by an injury, instrumentation, infection or urethritis.

Urethral Strictures occur after a blunt trauma to the pelvis or urethra. Other causes include cancer of urethra or prostate, radiation therapy, sexually transmitted diseases, long term catheterization etc.

Symptoms
Symptoms Includes weak urine flow or decreased volume of urine, frequent and sudden urge to urinate, feeling of incomplete bladder emptying, pain and burning sensation during urination, urethral discharge, penile pain and swelling, dark urine output, and in severe cases inability to urinate.

Diagnosis
After collecting medical history the urologist performs a physical examination of the penile area to check for redness or swelling.

To make a definite diagnosis the urologist may perform Cystoscopy and Urethrography.