Urethral Stricture

What can be done to prevent the condition?

Protecting against sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea that cause urethral infections can prevent some urethral strictures.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

Uretheral strictures that do not completely block the urethra can limit urine flow. This can lead to urine retention and cause the bladder to enlarge.

What are the risks to others?

Although, urethral strictures are not contagious, the underlying cause may be contagious, such as sexually transmitted diseases.