Shivansh, 27 years old, had an injury after falling while riding a bicycle. A few days passed and he began to notice that he had a burning sensation and pain every time he urinates.

Shivansh went to his parents and told them about the concern, after which he immediately consulted a doctor.

The doctor ruled out urethral stricture after consultation. However, Shivansh and his family had no idea what Urethral Stricture was. So they did some research.

It is a condition in which the urethra (the tube which carries urine from the bladder out of the body) gets narrow. Usually, the cause of Urethral Stricture isn't known, but factors that can lead to stricture are:

1.  Injury
2.  Scarring of the tissue
3.  Certain medical procedures like insetion of catheter
4.  Infection
5.  Radiation
6.  Surgery for benign prostatic enlargement of the prostate
7.  Some uncommon reasons include:
8.  Untreated or recurrent urinary tract infections
9.  Sexually transmitted illnesses
10.  A tumour in close contact to the urethra

Symptoms of Urethral Stricture include discomfort during peeing and the following:

1.  Interrupted urine flow
2.  Difficulty in emptying the bladder
3.  No control over the bladder
4.  Sprayed urine stream 
5.  Urination difficulty, straining, or pain
6.  Urination urges are stronger or more frequent.
7.  Infection of the urinary tract
8.  Pelvic pain or pain in the lower abdomen,
9.  Blood in the sperm or urine
10.  Enlargement of the penis

If someone is experiencing these symptoms, they must immediately seek consultation. If the urethral stricture isn't treated within a certain time, it can damage the kidneys by causing kidney stones, swelling, or infection in the prostate or testis. Prolonged stricture can cause kidney failure too.

What are the treatments available?

Before treatment, some physical examinations are done. These tests confirm the severity of the stricture.

1.  Urine Test: This is done to check if there is a Urinary Tract Infection or not.
2.  Uroflow Test: This denotes the extent of obstruction
3.  Ascending Urethrography: It is a study that helps in confirming the presence of stricture. The location and length of the stricture can also be known through this test
4.  Antegrade Urethrography: With the help of a catheter into the urinary bladder or urethra, images are taken while the patient urinates
5.  Cystoscopy: With an endoscope into the urethra or urinary bladder, a doctor examines the inner surface
6.  Ultrasound: With the help of ultrasound, the condition of stricture is evaluated, especially before surgery

The treatment for urethral stricture is dependent upon the condition of the stricture. If a patient is suffering from acute urine retention, the patient is treated with Urethral Dilation. It is a procedure where the urethra is dilated with the help of a widening instruments.

But there are certain drawbacks to these procedures. These procedures can cause infection which can worsen the condition of the person. there is a high chance of irreversible damage, pain is at the extreme as these procedures are highly invasive.

Post research Shivansh and his family were skeptical of the treatment due to the life deteriorating risk it carried. While continuing the research, they came across UREGROW® Epithelial Cell Therapy by Regrow Biosciences.

Regrow Biosciences is India's leading Biotech Company, focused to deliver world-class regenerative & cell-based therapy.They offers cell therapies such as Ossgrow®, Cartigrow®, and UREGROW®.

UREGROW® Epithelial Cell Therapy treats Urethral Stricture by employing the patient's own cells (autologous procedure), which are extracted from bone marrow. An epithelialization layer of new tissue is regenerated at the stricture location after the epithelial cells are implanted, easing patient symptoms.

The benefits of cell therapy are:

1. The reconstruction of the urethra is done by natural and biological elements.
2. Urine flow has returned to normal.
3. Sexual functions are restored.
4. A higher standard of living

Like Shivansh and his family, many other patients have been treated with cell therapy. They were able to resume their normal routine within a few days of rest. Regrow Biosciences has always strived to offer the best treatment to their patients. Get to know more about cell treatment from experts by just booking an appointment.