why it is important that you do not delay your urethral stricture treatment

As a man above 40 years, it is good to keep yourself informed of urinary problems that can become serious issues that need to be addressed. Most often men try to hide problems associated with urination and sexual dysfunction due to being embarrassed. However, just like many other physical problems, urinary problems also are most often due to injuries.

The urethra is a tube that expels urine from the bladder. Urethral stricture is the narrowing of this tube, the urethra, that causes a blockage for urine to pass. This is a condition that commonly affects older men. Strictures that take place in the first 1” to 2” are called a posterior urethral stricture and strictures in the final 9” to 10” of the urethra are called anterior strictures. What is usually observed in these cases is scar tissue in the urethra, or inflammation, that may be caused due to a variety of reasons that include:

1) Endoscopy in the urethra

2) Prostate cancer or cancer of the urethra

3) Sexually transmitted diseases

4) Use of a catheter for chronic problems such as an enlarged prostate

Problems associated with urethral strictures

Urethral strictures cannot be left untreated. No amount of drinking water, or eating healthy will reverse the problem. If you or someone you know suffers from this problem, it is best advised not to delay treatment as severe complications can take place that cannot be reversed. There are effective options for urethral strictures treatment that are easily available.

Pain and difficulty during urination

Symptomatically, urethral strictures cause a lot of difficulty and pain during urination. This is the first tell-tale sign of urethral strictures. Due to inflammation or narrowing of the urethra, the person experiences pain while passing urine or has difficulty emptying the bladder. One may also experience an urgent sensation to pass urine frequently and a reduced urine stream.

Urinary tract infections

Those suffering from urethral strictures are highly susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are very painful for men and usually affect the urethra, bladder and then progress to the kidney and upper urinary tract. UTIs can get very complicated in males and can need surgery to treat.

Kidney damage

Untreated urethral strictures can cause backup of urine in the kidney and can lead to kidney stones and ultimately kidney damage and an enlarged bladder.

Erectile dysfunction and impotence

The inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection for sexual intercourse is known as erectile dysfunction. Those suffering from urethral strictures are highly likely to also suffer from erectile dysfunction and infertility or impotence.

Urethral strictures treatment

Urethral strictures can be treated through surgical intervention by the following ways:

Dilation: The urethra is widened using dilators.

Endoscopic Urethrotomy: A thin optical device known as a cystoscope is inserted through the urethra and the stricture is lasered or removed. This is generally regarded to be a procedure with fast recovery.

Urethroplasty: The narrow section of the urethra is surgically removed and the tissue is reconstructed using buccal tissue from the patient’s mouth.

Epithelial cell therapy from Regrow BioSciences

Mumbai-based Regrow Biosciences is a global biotech company that specialises in regenerative medicine. UREGROW® Epithelial Cell Therapy uses the patient’s own buccal tissues that are then implanted to regenerate new tissue and relieve the urethral stricture.

UREGROW® Epithelial Cell Therapy is based on natural and biological reconstruction of urethral tissue that restores urinary function and preserves the urethra. It also helps regain sexual function and brings back one’s quality of life to original levels. Regrow Biosciences have tie-ups with several reputed medical facilities in Mumbai that can provide UREGROW® Epithelial Cell Therapy.

To know more about UREGROW® Epithelial Cell Therapy and how you can access it, contact us and we will be happy to help you with this information.