Urethral stricture
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A urethral stricture is scarring that narrows the urethra.
A urethral stricture may be
- Present from birth
- Develop after an infection or injury
A urethral stricture most commonly results from a previous injury. Prior infection, such as a sexually transmitted disease, is now an infrequent cause. Often no cause can be found.
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