Urethral strictures can be caused by:
• Injury or trauma: Accidents or surgical procedures that damage the urethra.
• Infections: Sexually transmitted infections or other urinary tract infections that cause inflammation and scarring.
• Medical procedures: Catheter insertion or other instruments used in the urethra.
• Other factors: Conditions like radiation therapy, or inflammation due to certain diseases.

• Weak or slow urine stream.
• Difficulty starting urination.
• Frequent or urgent need to urinate.
• Pain or burning during urination.
• Incomplete bladder emptying.
• Blood in the urine (hematuria).

Some preventive measures include:
• Practicing safe sex to prevent infections that can lead to scarring.
• Avoiding unnecessary catheterization or medical instruments in the urethra.
• Seeking prompt treatment for any urinary tract infections.

Treatment depends on the severity and location of the stricture:
• Dilation: Gradually widening the urethra with special tools to relieve narrowing. .
• Urethrotomy: Using a scope and a small instrument to cut and open the narrowed area.
• Surgery (urethroplasty): Reconstructing or replacing the narrowed part of the urethra in severe cases.
• Catheterization: A temporary catheter may be placed to help urine flow in some cases.