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Dr. David A. Hunstad, MD is a pediatrician in Saint Louis, MO specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric infectious disease. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1995 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. David A. Hunstad, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, St. Louis Children's Hospital, BJC HealthCare, Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Mercy.
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1 Children's Place Cb 8116
Saint Louis, MO 63110
1 Childrens Place Suite 2d
Saint Louis, MO 63110
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. David A. Hunstad, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at St. Louis Children's Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics Amer Bd Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Disease) and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (1995)
Residency: St. Louis Children's Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics Amer Bd Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Disease)
Licensed In: Missouri
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Dr. David A. Hunstad, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, United Healthcare, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.
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Dr. David Hunstad is a specialist in pediatric infectious disease and general pediatrics in Saint Louis, MO. His clinical interests include urinary tract infection (UTI). He appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Hunstad is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Hunstad trained at St. Louis Children's Hospital. Dr. Hunstad is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Washington University Physicians, and St. Louis Children's Hospital. His practice in St. Louis, MO is open to new patients as reported by BJC HealthCare.
