Dr. Raul Alfonso Chibas Sandoval, MD is an internist in New York, NY specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from National Autonomous University of Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Raul Alfonso Chibas Sandoval, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai West, WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC and ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI.
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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.
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The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Raul Alfonso Chibas Sandoval, MD treated as an internist in New York, NY were blood draw.
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Dr. Raul Alfonso Chibas Sandoval, MD graduated from National Autonomous University of Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: National Autonomous University of Nicaragua Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Raul Alfonso Chibas Sandoval, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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Dr. Raul Alfonso Chibas Sandoval, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 457 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Raul Alfonso Chibas Sandoval, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
Dr. Raul Chibas Sandoval has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Chibas Sandoval is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.
