Dr. Julia Mary Steinke, MD is a pediatrician in Lansing, MI specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric nephrology. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Julia Mary Steinke, MD is affiliated with SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS.
3960 Patient Care Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
35 Michigan Street Ne Suite 5201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
550 Munson Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686
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. Julia Mary Steinke, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 1999. She has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: Rush Medical College (1999)
Licensed In: Minnesota
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Julia Mary Steinke, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$196
SOLIRIS $43 |
ULTOMIRIS $29 |
$125 |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$71
AFINITOR $21 |
$50 |
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Astellas Pharma US Inc |
$67
ASTAGRAF XL $67 |
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Silvergate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$31
Qbrelis $31 |
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. |
$17
Cryvista $17 |
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Other |
$31
PROCYSBI $16 |
Nutropin Aq $14 |
Food and Beverage | $377 |
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Education | $35 |
Dr. Julia Mary Steinke, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $23,628.
Dr. Julia Steinke specializes in pediatric nephrology and general pediatrics and practices in Traverse City, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, and Lansing, MI. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Steinke include pain, hypertension (high blood pressure), and lupus. She graduated from Rush Medical College. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Steinke's office in Traverse City, MI.