What is it?
Urethral dilation is a quick procedure to widen a narrow or blocked pee tube (urethra). Doctors do this when scar tissue or other problems make the tube too tight, causing trouble with urination.

Why do people need it?
You might need this if you have:

• A narrow urethra (from injury, infection, or past surgery)

• Trouble peeing (weak stream, pain, or feeling like you can’t empty your bladder)

• Frequent UTIs because urine gets stuck

Signs you might need it:
☑️ Peeing is slow or painful
☑️ Feeling like you still need to go after peeing
☑️ Getting lots of bladder infections

What happens during the procedure?

• Takes 10-30 minutes in a clinic or hospital

• You get numbing medicine (shots or spray) or sometimes sleep medicine

• Doctor uses special tools to gently stretch the tight spot

• They check afterward to make sure pee can flow normally

Does it hurt?

• You might feel pressure but it shouldn’t hurt much

• If you get sleep medicine, you won’t feel anything

What to expect after:

• Burning when you pee for 1-2 days (normal)

• A little blood in your urine at first (normal)

• Drink lots of water to help flush things out

• Avoid heavy exercise for a few days

Possible risks (rare):

• Infection (you might get antibiotics to prevent this)

• The narrowing might come back

Will it fix the problem for good?

• For some people, one treatment is enough

• Others might need:

  • More dilation treatments later

  • Surgery if it keeps coming back

When to call the doctor:
Call right away if you have:

• Severe pain or can’t pee at all

• A lot of bleeding (more than a little spotting)

• Fever or chills (could be infection)