|
skos:definition |
MSH: Pathological processes involving the URETHRA.,CSP: condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the urethra, the membranous canal that conveys urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>The urethra is the tube that allows urine to pass outside the body. In men, the urethra is a long tube that runs through the penis. In women, the urethra is short. Urethral problems may happen due to aging, illness or injury. They include:</p><ul><li>Urethral stricture: a narrowing of the opening of the urethra</li><li>Urethritis: inflammation of the urethra, sometimes caused by infection</li></ul><p>Symptoms of urethral problems may include pain, difficulty passing urine, bleeding, or discharge.</p><p>Doctors diagnose urethral problems using different tests. These include urine tests, x-rays and examination of the urethra with a scope called a cystoscope. Treatment varies depending on the cause of the problem. It may include medicines and, in
|
