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Mary E. Walker, CNM is a midwife in Portland, OR specializing in midwifery. Mary E. Walker, CNM is affiliated with Providence.
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, Midwifery and has a state license in Oregon.
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board, Midwifery
Licensed In: Oregon
Mary E. Walker, CNM is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Mary E. Walker, CNM appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.
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Mary E. Walker, CNM has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 38 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Mary E. Walker, CNM from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.
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Ms. Mary Walker practices midwifery in Portland, OR and Milwaukie, OR. On average, patients gave her a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Ms. Walker include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), and menorrhagia (heavy periods). Ms. Walker accepts Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS, in addition to other insurance carriers. Ms. Walker is professionally affiliated with Providence. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Portland, OR.
