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Does Presence Of White Pus Cells In Urine Cause Fever?

I am 87 years old and had a heart valve replacement 7 weeks ago. I did well after surgery, but I'm very weak now and having a little fever in the evenings. My doctor took a urnie sample today and said that I have white pus cells in my urine, but I do not seem to have a bladder infection. He has sent it away for a culture. White could be the cause of that?
My Dr. took a urine sample today and said I have white
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Presence of white pus cells in urine indicates infection which causes fever as a body response to the invading pathogens.

Causes of urinary infection are many as inadequate hydration leading to altered pH mechanism, catheter introduced organisms per urethra, urinary retention, certain drugs induced, and others. Have to wait till culture report for further antibiotics and management but till then follow basic guidelines for getting better recovery.
• Drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, lemon juice, green tea, coffee, butter milk, etc.
• Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of lukewarm water with chewable vitamin C supplements are good supporters.
• Keep genitals clean and dry.
• Avoid exposure to excess heat.
• Keep ambulatory, regular walking, and exercises help.
• Use washroom as and when required, do not withhold to pass urine.
• Avoid smoking/alcohol, if using.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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Does Presence Of White Pus Cells In Urine Cause Fever?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Presence of white pus cells in urine indicates infection which causes fever as a body response to the invading pathogens. Causes of urinary infection are many as inadequate hydration leading to altered pH mechanism, catheter introduced organisms per urethra, urinary retention, certain drugs induced, and others. Have to wait till culture report for further antibiotics and management but till then follow basic guidelines for getting better recovery. • Drink plenty of liquids preferably boiled water, coconut water, lemon juice, green tea, coffee, butter milk, etc. • Cranberry sachet once daily in a glass of lukewarm water with chewable vitamin C supplements are good supporters. • Keep genitals clean and dry. • Avoid exposure to excess heat. • Keep ambulatory, regular walking, and exercises help. • Use washroom as and when required, do not withhold to pass urine. • Avoid smoking/alcohol, if using. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel