Loading Page
Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM is a midwife in Rockaway Park, NY specializing in midwifery. She graduated from George Washington University in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM graduated from George Washington University in 2019. She is certified by the Board Certification: american and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: George Washington University (2019)
Board Certification: Board Certification: american
Licensed In: New York
Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Emblem Health GHI, Connecticare, WellCare Medicare, EmblemHealth HIP, WellCare Medicaid, HARP, Elderplan, Multiplan, Pacificare PPO, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Oxford Liberty, Vytra Healthcare HMO, PPO, Affinity, Magnacare Commercial, United Health Care, Unicare, Oxford, Medicare, Medicaid, Healthfirst Medicaid, HARP, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Anthem, 1199 National Benefit Fund, Healthfirst Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus CHP, Oxford Medicare Advantage, Healthfirst Exchange, Oxford Mosaic, The Empire Plan, VNSNY CHOICE, VNSNY CHOICE Medicare, Agewell Medicare, Healthcare Partners, Healthfirst Essential 1-4, Oxford Metro, Amida Care, Oxford Freedom/ Garden State, Fidalis and Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP).
According to our sources, Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM accepts the following insurance providers:
Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Roseanne Seminara, CNM, FACNM here: Leave a Review
Ms. Rosanna Seminara's area of specialization is midwifery. Ms. Seminara attended medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her clinical interests include menopause, annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), and contraception (birth control). She can accept Amerigroup, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare, as well as other insurance carriers. She is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. According to NewYork-Presbyterian, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Brooklyn, NY.
