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Shannon Kelly Tam, CNM is a midwife in Rockaway Park, NY specializing in midwifery. Shannon Kelly Tam, CNM is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and KINGS PHYSICIAN SERVICES PC.
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.
She is certified by the Board Certification: american and has a state license in New York.
Board Certification: Board Certification: american
Licensed In: New York
Shannon Kelly Tam, CNM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Shannon Kelly Tam, CNM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan, Oxford Medicare Advantage, Healthfirst Exchange, Amida Care Medicaid, HARP, Oxford Mosaic, Affinity, WellCare MTLC, The Empire Plan, VNSNY CHOICE, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, United Health Care, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, WellCare, Medicaid, Emblem Health GHI, Medicare, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, VNSNY CHOICE Medicare, WellCare Medicare, United Behavioral Health Commercial; Medicaid; HARP; Medicare, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus Medicaid; HARP, Unicare, Healthfirst, Amerigroup NJ, Agewell Medicare, Vytra Healthcare HMO, PPO, WellCare American Progressive Life, Healthcare Partners, Healthfirst Essential 1-4, EmblemHealth HIP, 1199 National Benefit Fund, Pacificare PPO, Healthcare Partners Commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, Healthfirst Medicare, Oxford Liberty, Magnacare Commercial, Fidelis Care, Oxford Metro, Elderplan, Connecticare, Amerigroup, Oxford, WellCare Medicaid, HARP, Amida Care, Oxford Freedom/ Garden State, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Healthfirst Medicaid, HARP, WellCare CHP, UnitedHealthcare COMMUNITY PLAN, Fidalis, Anthem, VNSNY CHOICE Medicaid, HARP, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus CHP, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), MultiPlan, Aetna and 1199 National Benefit Fund.
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Ms. Shannon Tam practices midwifery. Ms. Tam speaks Spanish. Her clinical interests include menopause, annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), and adolescent gynecology. She is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian. Ms. Tam appears to be an in-network provider for Amerigroup, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare, in addition to other insurance carriers. Her practice in Brooklyn, NY is open to new patients as reported by NewYork-Presbyterian.
