What is urethrostenosis?

Urethrostenosis refers specifically to a stricture or narrowing of the urethra, which can impede the normal flow of urine. This condition can result from various factors, including previous injuries, infections, or surgeries that have caused scarring in the urethral tissue. The narrowing can lead to symptoms such as painful urination, difficulty starting urine flow, or urinary retention. Understanding urethrostenosis is important in urology, as it can significantly affect a patient's quality of life and may require surgical intervention or other treatments to restore normal urethral function. Recognizing that urethrostenosis is not about hernias, inflammation, or bleeding helps clarify its specific characteristics and implications.