Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2016 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Brandy L. Mitchell, ANP.
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Brandy L. Mitchell, ANP is a women's health provider in Iowa City, IA specializing in women's health and internal medicine (adult medicine). Brandy L. Mitchell, ANP is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.
1360 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
200 Hawkins Drive Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Iowa City, IA 52242
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 Brandy L. Mitchell, ANP for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Brandy L. Mitchell, ANP treated as a women's health provider in Iowa City, IA were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brandy L. Mitchell, ANP treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
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She is certified by the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, National Certification Corporation Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center and has a state license in Iowa.
Board Certification: Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, National Certification Corporation Adult Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Licensed In: Iowa
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Ms. Brandy Mitchell specializes in women's health. Her areas of expertise include the following: polyps, female incontinence, and amenorrhea (missed periods). Ms. Mitchell is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.