What is urethral stricture?
The urethra is the channel or tube that connects the bladder to the genitals for the removal of fluids (urine, semen) from the body. A urethral stricture is the narrowing of the channel due to scarring in or around the urethra, which can block the flow of urine/semen and result in inflammation.
How do members experience urethral stricture?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with urethral stricture*
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for urethral stricture*
Who has urethral stricture on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 8 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 13 | |
| 50s | 21 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 53 | |
| Female | 35 |