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Dr. Deepali Phatak Patni, MD, FACOG is a gynecologist in Houston, TX specializing in gynecology. She graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Deepali Phatak Patni, MD, FACOG is affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic.
1200 McKinney Street Suite 473
Houston, TX 77010
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
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.
Dr. Deepali Phatak Patni, MD, FACOG graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1999. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - OB/GYN and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine (1999)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2003)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - OB/GYN
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Deepali Phatak Patni, MD, FACOG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Deepali Phatak Patni, MD, FACOG. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$490
TruClear $490 |
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$86
NovaSure $86 |
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$43
Uterine Manipulators & Injectors $32 |
Point-of-Care Products $11 |
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Radiology $35 |
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ALEXIS CONTAINED EXTRACTION SYSTEM $17 |
GELPORT $14 |
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$129
Kyleena $24 |
DYSIS v3 Digital Coploscope $21 |
TruClear $18 |
PARAGARD $17 |
Hyalgan $17 |
Other $32 |
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Dr. Deepali Patni is a Houston, TX physician who specializes in gynecology. She graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Patni's clinical interests include pain, anemia, and infertility. Dr. Patni is conversant in Spanish. She is affiliated with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic. She has an open panel in Houston, TX according to Doctor.com.
