Dr. Jack S. Elder, MD is a pediatric urologist in Danvers, MA specializing in pediatric urology. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Dr. Jack S. Elder, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
102-104 Endicott Street
Danvers, MA 01923
2014 Washington Street South Building, 6th Floor
Newton, MA 02462
55 Fruit Street 11th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
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. Jack S. Elder, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Urology, American Board of Urology and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Urology, American Board of Urology
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Jack S. Elder, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jack S. Elder, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Unicare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jack S. Elder, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC |
$169
PROVENGE $169 |
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Astellas Pharma US Inc |
$106
XTANDI $106 |
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Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated |
$95
Exparel $95 |
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Covidien Sales LLC |
$93
Instruments and Ligation $93 |
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Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$60
Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $60 |
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Other |
$51
URO - Stents $34 |
URO - Lasers $17 |
Food and Beverage | $574 |
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Dr. Jack Elder is a pediatric urology specialist in Danvers, MA, Newton, MA, and Boston, MA. Dr. Elder's areas of clinical interest consist of cosmetic treatments, vesicoureteral reflux, and newborn circumcision. He appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. He has received professional recognition including the following: Detroit Super Doctors. Dr. Elder is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital of Michigan, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He welcomes new patients at his office inNewton, MA as reported by Newton-Wellesley Hospital.