Urethral Stricture – Expert Diagnosis & Lasting Relief from Urinary Obstruction
Precision Urological Care to Restore Normal Urine Flow
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body), often caused by injury, infection, inflammation, or prior surgery. This condition can lead to painful urination, urinary retention, and a significant reduction in quality of life.
At Grandville Medical & Laser, our team of urologists and reconstructive surgeons provide advanced, minimally invasive and surgical solutions to relieve strictures and restore healthy urinary function.
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What Causes Urethral Strictures?
✅ Previous catheterization or instrumentation
✅ Pelvic trauma or perineal injury
✅ Infections (e.g., sexually transmitted infections)
✅ Lichen sclerosus or inflammatory conditions
✅ Congenital (from birth) narrowing
✅ Complications from prostate surgery or radiation
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Symptoms of Urethral Stricture
•Weak or slow urine stream
•Straining to urinate
•Urinary retention or incomplete emptying
•Frequent UTIs
•Dribbling after urination
•Painful urination (dysuria)
•Blood in urine or semen (in some cases)
If untreated, it can lead to bladder damage, kidney failure, or chronic infections.
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Diagnosis at Grandville
🩺 Clinical evaluation by a urologist
🧪 Urine tests and infection screening
📸 Imaging: Uroflowmetry, retrograde urethrogram (RUG), ultrasound
🧬 Endoscopy (Cystoscopy) to view the stricture directly
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Treatment Options for Urethral Strictures
🔹 Urethral Dilation
- Gradual stretching using dilators
- Suitable for short, simple strictures
- May require repeat sessions
- Often used as a temporary or initial solution
🔹 Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU)
- Minimally invasive endoscopic surgery
- Stricture is incised with a special blade or laser
- Quick recovery, best for short strictures
- Risk of recurrence in some cases
🔹 Urethroplasty (Definitive Surgery)
- Gold standard for long or recurrent strictures
- Diseased segment is removed and urethra is reconstructed
- May involve grafts (e.g., buccal mucosa)
- Higher long-term success and fewer recurrences
🛌 Post-Treatment Care
- Catheter placement to aid healing
- Antibiotics if infection is present
- Pelvic floor therapy or uroflow follow-up testing
- Long-term monitoring to detect recurrence
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Why Choose Grandville for Urethral Stricture Treatment?
🧑🏽⚕ Experienced Urologists & Reconstructive Surgeons
🔬 Advanced laser and endoscopic equipment
🧼 Sterile techniques to reduce recurrence risk
🩺 Individualized care plans — from simple to complex cases
📈 Proven outcomes in restoring urinary function and comfort
We go beyond just relieving symptoms — we restore confidence, bladder health, and quality of life.
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Book a Urology Consultation or Urethral Stricture Assessment
If you’re struggling to pass urine or have been diagnosed with a stricture, expert care is just a call away.
📍Lekki: Plot 106 Taju Okoya Close, Eleganza Garden Estate, Opposite VGC, Lagos
📍Surulere: 76 Femi Ayantuga Street, Surulere, Lagos
📍Abuja: 5b Lephalala Close, Off Ganges Street, Maitama, Abuja
📞 Lekki: 0817 153 0599 | Surulere: 0816 454 8279, 0812 020 8868 | Abuja: 0817 323 3025
🌐 www.gml.com.ng
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