Question 1

what does "reactive epithelial cell changes" mean?

Accepted Answer

Reaction to injury: Many body structures have an inner lining , somewhat like a "skin" on their service. This is true of the airway or the Gut. This "skin" is made up of a lining cell called epithelium. When these body parts are exposed to irritation or injury there can be changes in the lining cells that reflect evidence of this injury or irritation that are not very specific for any one disease, called reactive.

Question 2

pap smear results say normal/negative for interepithelial lesions or malignancy but also says reactive epithelial cell changes. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Pap smear: "Reactive" cells in a Pap test are caused by inflammation or irritation of the genital tract.  Nothing to worry about, with regard to dysplasia or malignancy.

Question 3

pap smear results say normal/negative for interepithelial lesions or malignancy but also says reactive epithelial cell changes. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious: The aim of pap test is to check for Cancer cells or pre-cancers. you have neither of these conditions. reactive is a non specific word saying  the cells are not perfect, yet the reactive chnages are not of any consequence

Question 4

what does this pap report mean? doderlein bacilli present, mildly reactive squamous epithelial cells present, endocervical cells absent, no malignant cells present. there is no cytologic evidence of herpes or hpv. thank you very much!!

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: All the noted elements are normal findings. It specifically states there is no evidence of cancer, Herpes or HPV.

Question 5

hello. what to make of labs? leukocyte esterase +1, squamous epithelial cells moderate, wbcs 1-5, rbcs 1-5, clarity slightly cloudy. blood: e-gfr 102, c-reactive protein 1.7 (i'm usually 0). thanks!

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Labs only part of it: Labs are best interpreted in the clinical context -so depending on 'what' symptoms you have or don't have that is the right way to interpret this information. Just looking at your urine studies I'm not really impressed with anything -probably you need to drink a little more water. If you had urinary symptoms though, that's where you need to home in. Given your CRP is up slightly I would follow it.

Question 6

what is epithelial cells 2 mean?

Accepted Answer

Clarify!: What kind of test was it?  And why was it done.  Epithelial cells can be found in several different lab tests.  We need to know the source of the specimen, why you had it done, and what symptoms you may have.  So ask again and give that info and we'll see if we can give you some insight.

Question 7

what does epithelial cells rare mean?

Accepted Answer

UA: There are few epithelial cells. This is usually on a UA but you did not say. In urine they are cells that are near death or dead and come off or you urethra, bladder to elsewhere in lining of you urinary tract. Norma.

Question 8

what the meaning of epithelial cell is this harmful?

Accepted Answer

Usually normal: Epithelial cells are like the Saran wrap that covers just about every inner surface in your body. Usually they are normal.

Question 9

in aug my s. creatinine was 1.02, in nov 13, it is 1.12 mg/dl. can this just happen without any serious problem? pus cell+epithelial cell 4-6 hpf.

Accepted Answer

Ignore it: Creatinine varies a bit from day to day. You may also have put on some muscle during the season. You take Naproxen and if you also get a little dehydrated, you can actually raise your renal function tests quite a bit more.

Question 10

my urinalysis shows i have many epithelial cells?

Accepted Answer

Contaminated: This was a contaminated specimen. In other words, skin cells got in to the sample as it was collected.

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What does "reactive epithelial cell changes" mean?

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Pap smear results say normal/negative for interepithelial lesions or malignancy but also says reactive epithelial cell changes. should i be worried?

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Pap smear results say normal/negative for interepithelial lesions or malignancy but also says reactive epithelial cell changes. what does that mean?

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What does this pap report mean? doderlein bacilli present, mildly reactive squamous epithelial cells present, endocervical cells absent, no malignant cells present. there is no cytologic evidence of herpes or hpv. thank you very much!!

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Hello. what to make of labs? leukocyte esterase +1, squamous epithelial cells moderate, wbcs 1-5, rbcs 1-5, clarity slightly cloudy. blood: e-gfr 102, c-reactive protein 1.7 (i'm usually 0). thanks!

A member asked:

What is epithelial cells 2 mean?

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What does epithelial cells rare mean?

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What the meaning of epithelial cell is this harmful?

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In aug my s. creatinine was 1.02, in nov 13, it is 1.12 mg/dl. can this just happen without any serious problem? pus cell+epithelial cell 4-6 hpf.

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My urinalysis shows i have many epithelial cells?

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