Do You Have A UTI?
CLEO Singapore|August 2017

Feel like peeing all the time? You might have a urinary tract infection (UTI) that’s super common but rarely talked about. We’re here to fix that. Here’s what to look out for so you can seek early treatment.

Adora Wong
Do You Have A UTI?

Do you feel pain or a burning sensation whenever you pee? Or keep feeling like you have to pee though your bladder is relatively empty? You just might have a UTI. These symptoms can be as painful as they are embarrassing, but if you suspect you have a UTI, fret not, as it’s actually a very common problem.

According to Dr Michael Wong, Urologist at Mount Elizabeth’s International Urology, Fertility and Gynaecology Centre, a UTI affects two in five women here and is actually the seventh leading cause of death in Singapore.

There are three main types, each involving the infection of a specific part of the urinary tract, namely the urethra, bladder and kidneys. But as long as you get yourself checked as soon as possible, your chances of peeing painlessly again very soon are high.

But how?

A UTI has several causes. If you wipe from back to front after peeing, the bacteria from your anus can make its way to your urethra, which can result in an infection.

This story is from the August 2017 edition of CLEO Singapore.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the August 2017 edition of CLEO Singapore.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM CLEO SINGAPOREView All
Staying Clean
CLEO Singapore

Staying Clean

Go green! Here, find out about Lush’s non-stop mission for sustainability and reducing impacts on the environment.

time-read
2 mins  |
March - April 2020
#ASK Team CLEO
CLEO Singapore

#ASK Team CLEO

Add these to your cart ASAP, so that you get your skin sorted from A to Z.

time-read
1 min  |
March - April 2020
Pastel Goth
CLEO Singapore

Pastel Goth

Wanna stand out from the typical blush toned lipstick crowd?

time-read
1 min  |
March - April 2020
What Eco Beauty Means In The Biz
CLEO Singapore

What Eco Beauty Means In The Biz

This is just the vegan-ning. We break down what’s what, and why you need to be a convert for your skin’s sake.

time-read
2 mins  |
March - April 2020
Power To Your Flower
CLEO Singapore

Power To Your Flower

Skincare for down there? Believe there is — as we roadtested TWO L(I)PS products that were created for the skin in our bikini area.

time-read
2 mins  |
March - April 2020
Stephanie Poetri Talks Career And Life After Going Viral
CLEO Singapore

Stephanie Poetri Talks Career And Life After Going Viral

The internet can and will make you famous. Here's how Stephanie Poetri Made her hit song in just two hours.

time-read
3 mins  |
March - April 2020
CLEO Singapore

The Fame Game

With so many celeb beauty lines in the market (and underway), do we honestly need them all?

time-read
3 mins  |
March - April 2020
Try A Plant Based Cleanse So That You Know What You're In For
CLEO Singapore

Try A Plant Based Cleanse So That You Know What You're In For

Think you want to turn plant-based? #TeamCLEO took on a seven-day cleanse and this is how it went.

time-read
2 mins  |
March - April 2020
She's All That
CLEO Singapore

She's All That

To all the films we fell in love with! #TeamCLEO caught up with Lana Condor for the newest To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You.

time-read
5 mins  |
March - April 2020
Women, Power!
CLEO Singapore

Women, Power!

Time to tune in to some empowered women characters. On your watch list: The Witcher and Sex Education which are both on Netflix.

time-read
6 mins  |
March - April 2020