Common symptoms
- Slow or thin urine stream
- Straining to pass urine
- A spraying or split stream
- Repeated urinary infections
- Being unable to pass urine, which needs urgent care
When not to wait: Go to an emergency department at once if you cannot pass urine.
Tests that may be needed
- Uroflowmetry
- Retrograde urethrogram, an X-ray that shows the length and position of the narrowing
- Urine test and ultrasound
Cost, insurance and government schemes
Cost depends on the procedure and your hospital stay. See how estimates, insurance and schemes work.
Frequently asked questions
Can a stricture come back after treatment?
It can, and the risk depends on the stricture’s length, its position and the treatment used. Your urologist will discuss this before treatment and arrange follow-up.
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