Urinary Tract Infections Can Now Be Treated Through MDLIVE, A Telehealth Service
Sunrise, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2016 -- WHO: Dr. David Talbott, VP of Physician Education and Quality Assurance for MDLIVE, a leading telehealth network of doctors and therapists.
WHAT: Urinary tract infections affect millions of women every year, and are one of the most common conditions treated by MDLIVE doctors. Typical symptoms include both increased frequency and a burning sensation with urination.
According to Dr. Talbott, there are four things women should know when dealing with a UTI:
1. There are many variables a doctor must consider to correctly diagnose a UTI, including the patient’s symptoms, sexual activity, age, and other medical conditions. Give your doctor as much information as you can to help him or her with a diagnosis.
2. For healthy women between the ages of 18 and 65 suffering from uncomplicated UTIs, help can often be found without having to visit a doctor’s office. Telehealth services are a more convenient and inexpensive way to receive treatment.
3. Follow-ups are extremely important to ensure your symptoms are improving. You should see some improvement in symptoms in 3-5 days.
4. Some preventative measures, like cranberry tablets, drinking a lot of water, and emptying the bladder after sexual intercourse, can help.
WHERE: Men, individuals under the age of 18, and women over the age of 65 who are experiencing the symptoms of a urinary tract infection should visit a doctor. Women between the ages of 18 and 65 who cannot wait days for an appointment or who prefer a more convenient and hassle-free alternative to an office visit can consult with a board-certified doctor at MDLIVE via secure online video, MDLIVE App, or phone. Average wait time is less than 10 minutes.
WHEN: Appointments are available 24/7/365 with an MDLIVE board-certified doctor, and from now thru 5/31/16, MDLIVE is offering $10 off (regular price $49) one’s next consult by entering BYEUTI in the offer code section on the payment screen.
For more information and to read Dr. Talbott’s additional advice on urinary tract infections, visit the MDLIVE blog.
About MDLIVE
Founded in 2009, MDLIVE is a visionary and pioneer in the digital delivery of high-quality, convenient, cost-efficient care. The company provides consumers, health plans, health systems and self-insured employers with 24/7/365 access to board-certified doctors and pediatricians via secure online video, phone or the MDLIVE App. Instead of the inconvenience and expense of ER or urgent care visits for non-emergency issues, registered users can receive a virtual consultation through the company’s HIPAA and PHI-compliant secure, cloud-based platform from home or on the go, and if necessary, obtain an e-prescription. Through Breakthrough, the company’s behavioral health service, MDLIVE enables consumers to schedule video appointments with licensed therapists. To learn more about how MDLIVE is using telehealth innovations to improve the delivery of healthcare, visit http://www.MDLIVE.com
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Michael Donner, Chief Marketing Officer, MDLIVE, Inc., http://www.mdlive.com, +1 (949) 415 8004, [email protected]
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