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Kirsten M. Garner, ARNP, CNM is a midwife in Seattle, WA specializing in midwifery. Kirsten M. Garner, ARNP, CNM is affiliated with Providence, Pediatrix and Swedish.
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 American Midwifery Certification Board - Advanced Practice Midwife and has a state license in Washington.
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board - Advanced Practice Midwife
Licensed In: Washington
Kirsten M. Garner, ARNP, CNM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Kirsten M. Garner, ARNP, CNM appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, HealthSpring, HealthSmart PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, Ambetter Casecade Select, Health Net Tricare, First Choice PPO, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and Pacific Medical Center TRICARE.
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Ms. Kirsten Garner specializes in midwifery and practices in Seattle, WA, Renton, WA, and Everett, WA. Ms. Garner's clinical interests include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), and contraception (birth control). Her professional affiliations include Providence, Pediatrix, and Swedish First Hill Campus. She usually is in-network for HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Ms. Garner's office in Seattle, WA.
