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Prostatal urethral stricture (causes (a tumor located in close proximity…
Prostatal urethral stricture
It is the a narrowing of the opening of the urethra
symptoms
weak urine flow or reduction in the volume of urine
resence of blood in the semen or urine
penile swelling and pain
dark urine
frequent starting and stopping urinary stream
causes
a tumor located in close proximity to the urethra
the sexually transmitted infections (STIs) gonorrhea or chlamydia
untreated or repetitive urinary tract infections
radiation
surgery performed on the prostate
catheter insertion
pelvic fractures
Pathophysiology
In men, the corpus spongiosum—in which the urethra is embedded—is also involved in the scarring. This spongiofibrosis is a reaction to various extrinsic irritants and can lead to complete replacement of the spongy tissue by scar tissue.
Nursing intervention
relieveAcute pain related to postoperative cystostomy.
give relevant health information concerning urethral stricture
strict fluid intake