Urethral Stricture

Overview

A urethral stricture is a narrowing of your urethra. Your urethra is the tube through which urine (pee) leaves your body. If you have a penis, your urethra runs from your bladder to the opening at the tip of your penis (urethral meatus). If you have a vagina, the urethra runs from your bladder to the front of your vagina.

Many people with a urethral stricture will have increasing discomfort while peeing and a slow or weak stream. This can gradually develop and lead to pushing or straining to empty your bladder. In others, problems peeing may show up suddenly, without any prior problems, and require immediate care.

Another name for a urethral stricture is urethral stricture disease.

How common are urethral strictures?

Urethral strictures affect about 1% of people who have a penis. Urethral strictures are less common if you have a vagina.

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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