Pediatric Urethral Stricture

Urethral stricture means that the urethra (tube that carries urine out of the body) is unusually narrow.

Dallas

214-456-2444
Fax: 214-456-2497
Ste F4300

Plano

469-497-2501
Fax: 469-497-2507
Ste P1100

Park Cities

469-488-7000
Fax: 469-488-7001
Ste 106

South Rockwall

214-867-7400
Fax: 214-456-2497
Ste 233

Tyler

214-456-2444
Fax: 214-456-2497
Medical Arts Plaza Building

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What is a Pediatric Urethral Stricture?

Urethral stricture occurs when the urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) narrows, which restricts urine flow. This condition mainly affects males.

What are the signs and symptoms of a Pediatric Urethral Stricture?

Urethral stricture symptoms can range from mild to severe. They may include:

Blood in the semen or urine
Frequent starting and stopping of urinary stream
Inability to completely empty the bladder
Inability to control urination (incontinence)
Inability to urinate
Pain in the pelvic or lower abdominal area
Pain or burning when urinating
Penile swelling and pain
Reduction in the volume of urine
Sudden, frequent urges to urinate
Urine that is dark in color
Weak urine flow

What are the causes of a Pediatric Urethral Stricture?

Causes of urethral stricture can include:

Catheter (tube to train urine out of the body) insertion
Pelvis fracture
Radiation
Scar tissue
Surgery performed on the prostate
Tissue inflammation

Pediatric Urethral Stricture Doctors and Providers

Yvonne Chan, MD Pediatric Urologist
David Ewalt, MD Pediatric Urologist
Clanton Harrison, MD Pediatric Urologist
Micah Jacobs, MD Pediatric Urologist
Craig Peters, MD Pediatric Urologist
Bruce Schlomer, MD Pediatric Urologist
Irina Stanasel, MD Pediatric Urologist