Dr. Ammara Mushtaq, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Bronx, NY specializing in adult infectious disease. She graduated from Dow Medical College in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Ammara Mushtaq, MD is affiliated with UF Health and FLORIDA CLINICAL PRACTICE ASSOCIATION INC.
111 EAST 210TH STREET
Bronx, NY 10467
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ammara Mushtaq, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ammara Mushtaq, MD treated as an adult infectious disease specialist in Bronx, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Ammara Mushtaq, MD graduated from Dow Medical College in 2015. She completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: Dow Medical College (2015)
Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Florida
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Dr. Ammara Mushtaq is a specialist in adult infectious disease. Areas of expertise for Dr. Mushtaq include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), ear infection, and septic (infectious) arthritis. Dr. Mushtaq obtained her medical school training at Dow Medical College and performed her residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. She has received the following distinction: Dow Graduate Association of North America (DOGANA). Dr. Mushtaq is affiliated with UF Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Bronx, NY.
