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Is A High Amount Of Pus Cells In A Urinalysis Test Indicative Of Kidney Disease?
Question: My urinalysis indicates i have 15 epithelial cells and 1200 hpf which way too high from the normal 1-50 hpf. Does this mean i have a kidney disease?
Brief Answer:
Possible urinary tract infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Well, you haven't mentioned 1200HPF of what. If you meant to say Pus cells, then yes, it'd be possible urinary tract infection. In that scenario, you may require antibiotics therapy for a few days. The urine should be sent for Culture and Sensitivity (antibiogram) study to look for the offending bug. Antibiotics can be decided accordingly.
For a detailed review, if you could kindly post the entire Urine examination, I'd be glad to look into it.
Additionally, please let me know:
Is there any pain/burning during urination?
Any pain abdomen/lower back pain/fever of late?
Since how long are you having this complaint?
Any other complaints?
Please ensure to drink a lot of water, cranberry juice throughout the day to help alleviate the symptoms.
Please discuss this with your doctor and proceed accordingly.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Regards
Possible urinary tract infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Well, you haven't mentioned 1200HPF of what. If you meant to say Pus cells, then yes, it'd be possible urinary tract infection. In that scenario, you may require antibiotics therapy for a few days. The urine should be sent for Culture and Sensitivity (antibiogram) study to look for the offending bug. Antibiotics can be decided accordingly.
For a detailed review, if you could kindly post the entire Urine examination, I'd be glad to look into it.
Additionally, please let me know:
Is there any pain/burning during urination?
Any pain abdomen/lower back pain/fever of late?
Since how long are you having this complaint?
Any other complaints?
Please ensure to drink a lot of water, cranberry juice throughout the day to help alleviate the symptoms.
Please discuss this with your doctor and proceed accordingly.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Below is my whole urinalysis
Color: Yellow
Transparency: Cloudy
Glucose: Negative
Bile: Negative
Ketone: Negative
Specific Gravity: 1.024
pH reaction: 5.5 (acidic)
Protein: Negative
Urobillinogen: 0.2 E.U/dL
Nitrates: Positive
Blood: Small
Leukocytes: Negative
Urine Sediment Analysis By Flow Cytometry
Red blood Cells 1/hpf
white blood Cells 3/hpf
Epithelial Cells 15/hpf
Casts 0/lpf
Bacteria 1,200/hpf
No I dont feel any pain nor have any fever. I do not feel any burning/painful sensation- maybe a bit sometimes but not much to feel discomfort.
Color: Yellow
Transparency: Cloudy
Glucose: Negative
Bile: Negative
Ketone: Negative
Specific Gravity: 1.024
pH reaction: 5.5 (acidic)
Protein: Negative
Urobillinogen: 0.2 E.U/dL
Nitrates: Positive
Blood: Small
Leukocytes: Negative
Urine Sediment Analysis By Flow Cytometry
Red blood Cells 1/hpf
white blood Cells 3/hpf
Epithelial Cells 15/hpf
Casts 0/lpf
Bacteria 1,200/hpf
No I dont feel any pain nor have any fever. I do not feel any burning/painful sensation- maybe a bit sometimes but not much to feel discomfort.
Brief Answer:
Please follow as already advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, the report seems to be indicating some urinary tract infection. So, the urine should be sent for Culture and Sensitivity (antibiogram) study for further analysis. Antibiotics can be decided accordingly. Please discuss this with your doctor and proceed accordingly.
As there are no other significant symptoms as of now, please ensure to drink a lot of water, cranberry juice throughout the day to help alleviate the symptoms.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Regards
Please follow as already advised.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yes, the report seems to be indicating some urinary tract infection. So, the urine should be sent for Culture and Sensitivity (antibiogram) study for further analysis. Antibiotics can be decided accordingly. Please discuss this with your doctor and proceed accordingly.
As there are no other significant symptoms as of now, please ensure to drink a lot of water, cranberry juice throughout the day to help alleviate the symptoms.
Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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