When Male Organ Pain Is Due To Urethral Stricture

By Author: John Dugan
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Is there any relief quite like that of unzipping and letting forth a strong stream of urine after holding it in for a lengthy period of time? And yet, sometimes what should be a feeling of relief is ruined by accompanying male organ pain while urinating. With male organ health a major concern for men, they definitely want to know what is causing unwanted male organ pain like that. Sometimes when they consult a doctor about it, they might be told that they are experiencing urethral stricture. But just what does that mean?

About urethral stricture

As many already know, the urethra refers to the tube inside the manhood through which urine flows when a man is urinating. (Male seed also exits the body through the urethra during typical seed release.) A stricture is an abnormal narrowing of an opening. So when a man has a urethral stricture, it means that for some reason the urethra has narrowed. It may be the narrowing itself that causes the male organ pain, but it also may be the cause of the narrowing that is to blame. Typically, a urethral stricture occurs when there is inflammation in the urethra or when ...
... scar tissue is present in the urethra.

In addition to male organ pain while urinating, there may be other symptoms that could be associated with a urethral stricture. For example, there may be less urine emptying than usual, or a man may experience some "spraying" while urinating (which can result in a mess on and around the toilet or urinal, as well as on his own clothing). It may be difficult to empty the bladder completely, which means that a person may also find he needs to urinate more frequently. And a stricture increases the chances of developing a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Causes

But what brings about the urethral stricture in the first place? Often, doctors don’t know the cause, although they may make educated guesses.

Where scar tissue is concerned, it often is due to some trauma to the member. For example, if the manhood is fractured, scar tissue may develop in the urethra. Similarly, if the organ receives a sharp blow, as from a hard-hit baseball, it can occur. Men who are in the hospital and require the insertion of a urinary catheter often find that it leaves scar tissue. And some men who enjoy sounding - the insertion of rods or other objects into the urethra for sensual pleasure - can inadvertently (and easily) create trauma while inserting and/or removing objects.

Other times, urethral stricture may result from a medical procedure in the member, an enlarged prostate, radiation therapy, or a social disease.

Although urethral strictures most often are found in men, it is possible for a woman to get one as well.

Treatment

In some cases, treatment may not be necessary, as the urethral stricture may resolve on its own. In other instances, antibiotics or other medications may be used to treat infections and inflammation responsible for the narrowing. A doctor may also opt to use an instrument known as a dilator to widen the urethra.

In more severe cases, a doctor may need to perform surgery or, in even more severe cases, reroute the urinary tract so that urine exits the body through an opening created in the abdomen. Most cases, however, do not require such extreme treatments.

Male organ pain from a urethral stricture may be less noticeable if the member is in good general health; such a goal can be aided by regular application of a first-rate male organ health oil (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). If the manhood skin is flexible and pliable, there may be less likelihood of pain, so utilizing an oil with a combination of moisturizers, such as shea butter and vitamin E, is recommended. In addition, an oil with vitamin C is a good idea, as that vitamin is a component of collagen, a tissue in the body that gives skin its tone and elasticity.

Visit www.menshealthfirst.com for more information about treating common male organ health problems, including soreness, redness and loss of male organ sensation. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous online web sites.