タグ: 狭い尿道

尿道狭窄：尿道内腔の狭窄

Urethral stricture is a common presentation symptom at my Urology office. It is defined as a narrowing of a segment of the urethra. There was a report from US showing 0.9% incidence among men that will dramatically increasing after age 65. The etiology of urethral stricture can be divided into 4 major causes. Once the urethral lumen was damaged by any kind of above etiologies, then the scarring formation will gradually occur resulting in narrowing urethral canal. This process will spend weeks, months or a year depends on individuals. Patients will more often visiting my office with a weak urinary stream or discomfort during urination in addition of its risk […]