{"id":479,"date":"2026-08-01T06:04:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T06:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urologistjaipur.com\/blog\/?p=479"},"modified":"2026-08-04T04:55:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T04:55:25","slug":"urethral-stricture-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urologistjaipur.com\/blog\/urethral-stricture-symptoms-causes-diagnosis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Urethral Stricture: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis &#038; Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies place urethral stricture prevalence at anywhere between 229 and 627 cases per 100,000 men, with numbers climbing sharply after age 55<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That&#8217;s not a rare problem tucked away in textbooks; it&#8217;s something a good number of men quietly deal with, often for years, before they say anything to a doctor.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Urethral stricture happens when scar tissue narrows the tube that carries urine out of the body. Left alone, it doesn&#8217;t stay the same; it tends to get tighter, and the symptoms get harder to ignore.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A weak stream, straining at the toilet, infections that keep coming back: these are signals, not mere issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that <\/span><b>urethral stricture diagnosis<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is simple once you see the right specialist, and treatment options today range from simple outpatient procedures to definitive surgical repair.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diagnosing it early usually means an easier fix and a much lower chance of complications down the road.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written and medically reviewed by Dr Ankit Kayal, an experienced<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/urologistjaipur.com\/\"> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urologist in Jaipur<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, specializing in reconstructive urology, urethral stricture treatment, urethroplasty, and minimally invasive urological procedures. Dr. Kayal has treated hundreds of individuals with complex stricture cases, combining precise diagnosis with modern surgical techniques for lasting relief.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What is Urethral Stricture?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra caused by scar tissue. That scarring can form anywhere along the tube&#8217;s length, and once it does, urine has to squeeze through a smaller opening than it should.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urethral stricture in males<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is far more common than in women, mainly because the male urethra is longer and passes through more tissue that can be injured or scarred.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Older men face higher risk, though younger men aren&#8217;t immune, especially after injury or a medical procedure involving the urethra.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Urethral Stricture Symptoms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s the short version: if urinating feels different than it used to, that&#8217;s worth paying attention to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b><i>Quick Answer:<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The most common early sign of urethral stricture is a weaker urine stream that gets worse over weeks or months, often paired with straining or a stream that sprays instead of flowing straight.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most men don&#8217;t notice this happening overnight. It develops slowly, over weeks or months, and plenty of men just adjust to it without ever asking why. By the time they mention it to a doctor, it&#8217;s often gotten fairly serious.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">So what does it actually look like day to day?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your stream is weaker or slower than it used to be<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You stand there waiting for it to start, sometimes for longer than feels normal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The stream splits or sprays instead of coming out in one line<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/urologistjaipur.com\/blog\/burning-urination-causes-symptoms-treatment\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burning urination<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during or right after you go<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You&#8217;re running to the bathroom more often than before<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You never quite feel like your bladder&#8217;s empty afterwards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Blood shows up in the urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">UTIs keep coming back even after treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In the worst cases, you can&#8217;t urinate at all, and that needs emergency care, not a wait-and-see approach<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Any one of these on its own might not mean much. But when two or three show up together, that pattern usually points toward something structural, like a stricture, rather than a passing infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What Causes Urethral Stricture?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Scar tissue doesn&#8217;t appear out of nowhere. It forms in response to injury, inflammation, or repeated trauma to the urethral lining.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent <\/span><\/i><b><i>urethral stricture causes <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">include:<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Catheterization, especially if it&#8217;s been done repeatedly or left in place for a long time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Previous surgery involving the prostate, bladder, or urethra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Direct trauma to the pelvis or groin, including accidents and sports injuries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Straddle injuries, which can bruise or tear the urethra without obvious external signs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Infections, particularly untreated or recurrent sexually transmitted infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Chronic inflammation of the urethral tissue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Lichen sclerosus, a skin condition that can affect the genital area and cause scarring over time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Idiopathic cases, where no clear cause is ever identified<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">That last point matters more than people expect. Research reviewing stricture cases found that nearly a third have no identifiable cause at all. So even a healthy man with no history of injury or surgery can develop one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How is Urethral Stricture Diagnosed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a correct diagnosis matters, because <\/span><b>urethral stricture symptoms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overlap with other urinary conditions. A urologist typically works through a sequence of steps rather than relying on one single test.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The process usually starts with a conversation. Your doctor will ask about your urinary habits, past procedures, injuries, and infections. That history alone often points toward a stricture before any test is run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From there, diagnosis generally includes:<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A physical examination, checking for scarring, tenderness, or swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A urine test to rule out infection or blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Uroflowmetry, which measures the speed and pattern of your urine stream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">An ultrasound to check post-void residual, meaning how much urine is left in the bladder after you go<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A retrograde urethrogram, an imaging test where dye is injected into the urethra to reveal narrowed sections on X-ray<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cystoscopy, where a thin camera is passed through the urethra to directly view the stricture<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retrograde urethrography remains one of the most reliable tools available for confirming a stricture&#8217;s exact location and length<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is important for planning treatment. Cystoscopy adds a direct look that imaging alone can&#8217;t always provide.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Urethral Stricture Treatment<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Treatment isn&#8217;t one-size-fits-all. It depends on how long the stricture is, where it is, how tight it&#8217;s gotten, and whether it&#8217;s a first occurrence or a repeat one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">For very mild, short strictures with minimal symptoms, doctors sometimes recommend observation alongside regular monitoring. But most men need active treatment once symptoms interfere with daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Dilation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the simplest approaches. A doctor gradually stretches the narrowed section using a series of instruments. It&#8217;s quick and low-risk, though the narrowing often returns within months.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also called optical internal urethrotomy, involves cutting the scar tissue using a small camera-guided instrument. It&#8217;s more durable than dilation for some patients, but recurrence rates remain a real concern, especially for longer strictures.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This is where the conversation around long-term outcomes becomes important. Repeated dilation or DVIU procedures tend to produce diminishing results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Urethroplasty as the Fix<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research tracking<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hundreds of stricture patients found that when an initial endoscopic procedure fails, the success rate of trying the same approach again drops considerably. That&#8217;s the point at which most urologists start recommending a more definitive fix.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Urethroplasty is that definitive fix. It&#8217;s a reconstructive surgery where the scarred section of the urethra is either removed and rejoined, or repaired using a graft, usually taken from the inner cheek.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Unlike dilation or DVIU, urethroplasty addresses the scar tissue itself rather than just widening the passage temporarily.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Success rates for urethroplasty are considerably higher than repeated endoscopic treatments, and for many men, it means a single surgery rather than a cycle of recurring procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re facing repeat strictures or have already tried dilation without lasting success, it&#8217;s worth discussing<\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/urologistjaipur.com\/Urethroplasty-Urethral-Stenting-treatment-in-jaipur.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">urethroplasty treatment<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a specialist who handles reconstructive cases regularly. The right surgical approach, matched to the specific length and location of your stricture, makes a real difference in long-term outcomes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Checklist: Signs You May Need More Than Dilation<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You&#8217;ve had dilation or DVIU before, and symptoms returned<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your stricture is longer than 2 centimetres<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You&#8217;ve developed multiple strictures along the urethra<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Infections keep recurring despite treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your urologist has mentioned &#8220;recurrence&#8221; more than once<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Urethral Stricture vs Enlarged Prostate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Men over 50 often assume urinary symptoms mean an enlarged prostate. Sometimes that&#8217;s right; sometimes it&#8217;s a stricture instead, or both at once. Telling them apart matters because the treatments aren&#8217;t interchangeable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s how the two conditions typically compare side by side.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Urethral Stricture<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Enlarged Prostate (BPH)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Scar tissue narrows the urethra<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Enlarged prostate presses on and blocks urine flow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Can occur at any age<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">More common after age 50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diagnosed using urethral imaging<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diagnosed through prostate evaluation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">May require urethroplasty<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Managed with medication or prostate-focused procedures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve gone through <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/urologistjaipur.com\/blog\/bph-diagnosis-and-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BPH diagnosis and treatment<\/span><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and your symptoms haven&#8217;t improved the way they should, a stricture could be part of the picture. It&#8217;s a common enough overlap that experienced urologists check for both.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When Should You See a Urologist?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Don&#8217;t wait out these symptoms hoping they&#8217;ll settle on their own. See a urologist promptly if you notice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A urine stream that keeps getting weaker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Difficulty urinating at all, or sudden retention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Urinary infections that keep coming back<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Blood in your urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Symptoms that are gradually getting worse rather than staying the same<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Early evaluation almost always means simpler treatment. Waiting tends to mean a tighter stricture, more scar tissue, and a more involved procedure later. If any of this sounds familiar, book a consultation with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Ankit Kayal <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to get a clear diagnosis and a treatment plan built around your specific case.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Q. Can urethral stricture heal without surgery?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very mild, short strictures with minimal symptoms are sometimes monitored without immediate <\/span><b>urethral stricture surgery.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> But most true strictures don&#8217;t resolve on their own, since scar tissue doesn&#8217;t loosen naturally. Dilation can help temporarily, but lasting relief usually needs a procedure.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Q. What is the best treatment for urethral stricture?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There&#8217;s no single &#8220;best&#8221; answer here; it comes down to how long the stricture is, where it is, and whether this is your first one or your third. A short, first-time stricture usually clears up fine with dilation or DVIU. But if it&#8217;s longer, or it keeps coming back, urethroplasty tends to hold up much better. Dilation and DVIU widen the passage; urethroplasty actually deals with the scar tissue itself. That&#8217;s the real difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Q. Is urethral stricture common in males?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">More than most people think. It shows up in the hundreds per 100,000 men, and the numbers climb once you pass 55. Women rarely get it, mainly because of how the urethra is built differently in men.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Q. Can urethral stricture come back after treatment?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Yes, and it&#8217;s fairly common after dilation or DVIU on their own. That&#8217;s exactly why urologists steer patients toward urethroplasty once a stricture keeps returning; going back to the same endoscopic fix a second or third time rarely gives better odds than the first attempt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Q. How long does recovery after urethroplasty take?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">You&#8217;ll be living with a catheter for about two to three weeks right after surgery. After that, things ease up gradually; most men are back to normal activity within a few weeks. Full healing, confirmed with follow-up imaging, generally takes a couple of months.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Q. Is urethral stricture a serious condition?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It can become serious if ignored. Untreated strictures can lead to complete urinary retention, kidney damage from backed-up urine, and recurring infections. Diagnosed and treated early, though, outcomes are generally very good.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Studies place urethral stricture prevalence at anywhere between 229 and 627 cases per 100,000 men, with numbers climbing sharply after age 55. 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