HCM CITY — Bình Dân Hospital this week began free health examinations and consultations for patients with urethral stricture, a condition caused by infections or accidents. The free examinations and consultations will end on March 3. Each week, the hospital performs surgery on four or five patients with the condition. If left untreated, it can cause sudden retention of urine, a dangerous condition because it could affect the function of the patient’s kidney and bladder. The free health programme was organised to improve public awareness of the disorders.

Source: Viet Nam News February 21, 2017 13:30 UTC