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Urethral Stricture
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the condition diagnosed?
The first diagnosis of strictures is made when the healthcare provider is unable to pass a catheter through the urethra. Strictures may also be suspected based on the person's symptoms and medical history. The diagnosis is confirmed with endoscopy or another test known as retrograde urethrography. This involves injecting a contrast agent into the urethra so that it shows up on an x-ray.
After initial diagnosis, the next step is to determine the length and location of the stricture. This can be done with endoscopy, urethral x-ray, or ultrasound.