Signs and symptoms of urethral stricture include: 
Decreased urine stream
Incomplete bladder emptying
Spraying of the urine stream
Difficulty, straining or pain when urinating
Increased urge to urinate or more-frequent urination
Urinary tract infection
 Causes Scar tissue, which can narrow the urethra, can be due to: 
A medical procedure that involves inserting an instrument, such as an endoscope, into the urethra
Intermittent or long-term use of a tube inserted through the urethra to drain the bladder (catheter)
Trauma or injury to the urethra or pelvis
An enlarged prostate or previous surgery to remove or reduce an enlarged prostate gland
Cancer of the urethra or prostate
Sexually transmitted infections
Radiation therapy
 Urethral stricture is much more common in males than in females. Often the cause is unknown. Clinical trials 
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