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Elizabeth Arnold-Leahy, CNM is a nurse in Rockaway Park, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology (ob/gyn) and midwifery. Elizabeth Arnold-Leahy, CNM is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn - OB/GYN, Midwifery.
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 has a state license in New York.
Licensed In: New York
Elizabeth Arnold-Leahy, CNM appears to accept the following insurance providers: AETNA, Multiplan, Healthfirst, Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP), Fidelis Care, Local 1199, Amida Care, Medicaid, 1199 National Benefit Fund, Medicare, VNS Health, WellCare, CIGNA, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Magnacare (National), ElderPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare, Healthspring, Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), MultiPlan, Aetna and 1199 National Benefit Fund.
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Elizabeth Arnold-Leahy, CNM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.51 out of 5 stars based on 157 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Elizabeth Arnold-Leahy, CNM from all over the web to help you find the right in Rockaway Park, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Elizabeth Arnold-Leahy, CNM. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Betsy Arnold-Leahy, CNM chooses to help the world, one family at a time. She has been a midwife for over 25 years and in women's health for more than 35 years. After graduating from Columbia University's Midwifery program, Betsy worked for one year at North Central Bronx Hospital and then returned to St.Vincent's Hospital in Greenwich Village to start the Midwifery service. When St.Vincent's closed in 2010, Betsy joined Park Slope Midwives, where she enjoys serving the community of families in Brooklyn.
