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Results 1 - 10 of 47 for stricture
  1. Bile duct stricture 
    A bile duct stricture is an abnormal narrowing, most often of the common bile duct. This is a tube that moves bile from ... A bile duct stricture is often caused by injury to the bile ducts during surgery. For example, it may occur after surgery to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000220.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Urethral stricture 
    Urethral stricture is an abnormal narrowing of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine out of ... A urethral stricture may be caused by swelling or scar tissue from surgery. It can also occur after an infection or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001271.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Esophageal stricture - benign 
    Benign esophageal stricture is a narrowing of the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). It causes swallowing difficulties. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000207.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Swallowing difficulty 
    ... Scarring that narrows the esophagus called an esophageal stricture. This may be due to radiation, chemicals, medicines, ... swallowing only solids (may indicate a tumor or stricture) suggests a physical blockage such as a stricture ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007543.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Low-fiber diet 
    ... ileostomy or colostomy. If you have an intestinal stricture or obstruction, you may need to reduce your ... unless you have a flare or history of stricture. Your provider may refer you to a dietitian ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000200.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Sclerosing cholangitis 
    ... to open up narrowing ( endoscopic balloon dilation of strictures) Placement of a drain or tube for major narrowing (strictures) of bile ducts Proctocolectomy (removal of colon and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000285.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Cystoscopy 
    ... or cystitis Scarring of the urethra (called a stricture) Congenital (present at birth) abnormality Cysts Diverticula of ... injury of the bladder and urethra Ulcer Urethral strictures
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003903.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Eosinophilic esophagitis 
    ... as oral steroids. If you develop narrowing or strictures, a procedure to open up or dilate the ... complications may include: Narrowing of the esophagus (a stricture) Food getting stuck in the esophagus (common in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007717.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Hiatal hernia repair - series (image) 
    ... of the opening (hiatus) through the diaphragm (esophageal stricture) Chronic inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia) from frequent ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100028_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Gastroesophageal reflux - series (image) 
    ... to the lower esophagus. This damage can cause strictures (narrowing) of the esophagus, and eventually, cancer of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100181_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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