For many men, the first sign of urethral stricture is that you may notice a reduced urinary stream. Sometimes it will be diagnosed when a healthcare provider is unable to insert a urinary catheter when required.

Common symptoms of urethral strictures include:

• Trouble beginning to urinate
• Irritating and painful burning sensation during urination
• Voiding (emptying the bladder) requires extra time
• Sensation of incomplete emptying of the bladder
• Frequent need to urinate during the day and at night
• Overflow incontinence (continued leakage of urine because bladder is full beyond capacity)