N30-N39: Other diseases of urinary system
N35: Urethral stricture
Urethral stricture is a medical condition where the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body, known as the urethra, becomes narrowed. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including injury, surgery, or infection. This narrowing of the urethra can make it more difficult for someone to pass urine. Common symptoms include a slow or weak urine stream, pain or burning during urination, frequent urge to urinate, and possible urinary tract infections. Sometimes there may be blood in the urine or semen. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications like bladder damage, kidney damage, and urinary retention where the person is unable to empty the bladder completely. It is more common in males due the length of their urethra. Urethral stricture does not spread from person to person. It can be diagnosed through tests like urine flow test, urinary tract X-rays, or an endoscope insertion to view the structure of urethra.
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