If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI), the second most common type of bacterial infection then you know how uncomfortable it can be. The relentless need to pee and the burning sensation when you do prompt you to consider the fastest option for relief.
While contacting a urology specialist in Singapore might be your first inclination, you need to have an understanding of the root cause of infection to prevent reoccurrence. So, here are some important things to know about UTI.
1. Women are more likely to get a UTI than men
When it comes to developing a urinary tract infection and urinary incontinence, anatomy isn’t in a woman’s favour. The urethra is shorter than a man’s, hence making it easier for bacteria to travel up to the bladder and multiply. That doesn’t mean that men don’t suffer from UTIs though. They do, especially as they age, but not at the same rate as women.
2. Intercourse may cause UTIs
The urinary tract is designed to keep bacterial microorganisms out, but it’s not foolproof. Anything that upsets the natural flora of the urinary tract can lead to a urinary tract infection. Intercourse especially puts a woman at risk for developing a UTI. Since during the deed, the urethra comes into contact with bacteria from the genital area or anus that can move into the urinary tract. If you think you got your UTI from unclean intercourse, we suggest you have the treatment for urinary stones immediately.
3. Irritation down there doesn’t necessarily mean a UTI
You’re likely to remember the symptoms of a UTI if you’ve experienced one. You have a frequent urge to pee, which often results in a minimal amount of urine, and any urine that is released causes a painful, burning sensation. You could also have discoloured or foul-smelling urine, or pressure in your lower abdomen, back or sides below your ribs. Such discomfort, however, may not indicate a urinary tract infection.
4. You can visit an urgent care centre for UTI treatment
You likely trust your primary care physician to help determine the best course of treatment when ailments arise. However, demands for medical care can make it difficult for you to get in to see a doctor, not to mention if you develop symptoms for a urinary tract infection at a time when your physician’s office is closed. Urgent care centres, like Dr Shirley Bang, routinely treat UTI cases in Singapore.
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