Diagnosing Urethral Stricture
As with many conditions in urology, the diagnosis process in urethral stricture
is critical. An accurate diagnosis of urethral stricture often means discovering
an underlying disease or condition that may be responsible for causing the urethral
stricture.
Dr. Safir may perform a number of diagnostic tests: a urinalysis and urine culture help reveal the presence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by bacteria. In men affected by urethral stricture, a PSA blood test, as well as a transurethral or transrectal ultrasound to visualize the prostate, can rule out BPH and prostate cancer as contributing causes. He may also use a cystoscope to view the interior of the urethra and bladder and check for abnormalities.
Urodynamic testing
Dr. Safir offers the most sophisticated, computer-controlled equipment available
for urodynamic testing – a diagnostic procedure that measures the flow rate of urine
and the capacity of your bladder. Information about pressure inside the bladder
and volume of urine is plotted on a graph; Dr. Safir often likens this to “an EKG
for the bladder.” This may be an important component of diagnosis for urethral stricture
patients.
Symptoms of Urethral Stricture
Urethral stricture is often an extremely painful condition. Symptoms include:
- Difficulty urinating
- Painful urination
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary frequency
- Urinary urgency
- Blood in the urine
- Blood in the semen
- Pelvic pain
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