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Dr. Alejandro Quiroga, MD is a pediatric nephrologist in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in pediatric nephrology. He graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Alejandro Quiroga, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health.
35 Michigan Street Ne Suite 5201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1000 Oakland Drive 2nd Floor
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
330 Barclay Avenue Ne Suite 300
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
550 Munson Avenue Suite 202
Traverse City, MI 49684
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. Alejandro Quiroga, MD graduated from Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at Miami Children's Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residency: Miami Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: Michigan
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alejandro Quiroga, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$15,580
LIPOSORBER $15,580 |
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$2,996
SOLIRIS $2,965 |
Strensiq $31 |
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$113
Minimed 530G $113 |
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$108
PROCYSBI $108 |
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ACTHAR $99 |
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$70
Qbrelis $70 |
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Dr. Alejandro Quiroga, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $11,500.
Dr. Alejandro Quiroga's area of specialization is pediatric nephrology. He obtained his medical school training at Our Lady of the Rosary University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences and performed his residency at Miami Children's Hospital. His areas of expertise include the following: pain, hypertension (high blood pressure), and urinary tract infection (UTI). Dr. Quiroga is professionally affiliated with Corewell Health. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Grand Rapids, MI.
