How does a urethral stricture cause prostatitis?

Urethral Stricture

Urethral stricture is one of the possible causes of prostatitis, and patients who have urethral stricture appear to have higher incidence of prostatitis. Prostatitis is considered a possible cause of urethral stricture, and urethral strictures may lead
to prostatitis. It sounds like a classic case of which came first: the chicken or the egg?

What is a urethral stricture? It is a narrowing of the urethra that can cause painful urination and make the patient unable to empty the bladder. This can lead to urinary tract infections, and, in fact, it is common for a urinary tract infection to be
present when diagnosed. A urethral stricture can be a lifelong condition and problem for some men.

How does a urethral stricture cause prostatitis? Well, it may have to do with how fluids travel. In a normal urethral structure, fluid should travel from the prostate to the urethra only during ejaculation. However, with a urethral stricture, the high-
pressure voiding can force urine to flow into the prostate ducts, causing inflammation or an infection. A urethral stricture can be diagnosed by cystoscopy—a flexible scope inserted into the urethra and bladder. There are several surgical treatments
for urethral stricture, and if is determined to be the cause of the prostatitis, treating the stricture may relieve the symptoms of prostatitis.

There are several causes of urethral stricture including scarring, trauma, infection, procedures involving the urethra (such as catheters, surgery, or cystoscopy), or even an enlarged prostate. In about one-third of the cases, they cannot find a specific
cause for the condition.



Excerpt From: http://prostate.net/health-centers/prostatitis/similar-conditions-prostatitis

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