Meatal stenosis

Urethral meatal stenosis is a narrowing (stenosis) of the opening of the urethra at the external meatus , thus constricting the opening through which urine leaves the body from the urinary bladder. Symptoms Abnormal strength and direction of urinary stream Visible narrow opening at the meatus in boys Irritation, scarring or swelling of the meatus in boys Discomfort with urination (dysuria and frequency) Incontinence (day or night) Bleeding (hematuria) at end of urination Urinary tract infections - increased susceptibility due to stricture Causes The protection provided by the foreskin for the glans penis and meatus has been recognized since 1915. [Source: Wikipedia ]