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Pediatric Urethral Stricture
Urethral stricture means that the urethra (tube that carries urine out of the body) is unusually narrow.
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
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Craig Peters, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Yvonne Chan, MD Pediatric Urologist -
David Ewalt, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Clanton Harrison, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Micah Jacobs, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Bruce Schlomer, MD Pediatric Urologist -
Irina Stanasel, MD Pediatric Urologist
