Medical examinations and diagnosis of urethral strictures
The urologist is the medical specialist for all diseases of the urinary tract. The urologist should be consulted as soon as any changes become noticeable. When patients report changes in the flow of urine or frequent infections of the urinary tract, the urologist will investigate the presence of a urethral stricture. In many cases however, urethral strictures remain inconspicuous until the onset of acute urinary retention. Until the underlying causes become more specific, the urologist will focus on creating an anamnesis. This involves documenting the patient’s entire medical history and recording detailed descriptions of the physical complaints. Typical questions asked for the anamnesis include the following: Have diseases of…
