Question 1

my 9 yr old has slightly elevated leukocytes in urine and blood, with small micro blood in urine also.  various symptoms for years, should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Urinary findings: A few red and white blood cells in a prepubertal girl's urine usually is indicative of poor hygiene and poor wiping technique leading to peri-urethral irritation and thus the findings in the urine. So no, I wouldn't worry about those findings. However, you mention various symptoms for years - these may be worth worrying about if they are affecting her lifestyle and thus would need investigation.

Question 2

what do positive leukocytes in urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Urine results: Leukocytes/white blood cells indicate that inflammatory/infectious process is occurring, especially if rbcs are not present to support the idea of whole blood in the urine. Lab findings must be taken in a clinical context; we would need to know what symptoms, issues, or other info available if any to help evaluate.

Question 3

what does a trace of leukocytes in urine mean?

Accepted Answer

Leukocytes = WBCs: White blood cells in the urine indicate that an inflammatory or immune system reaction is taking place. Without more information, in terms of other urine or laboratory markers, symptoms, etc. That is about all one can say with regard to this. If you are having symptoms or other issues you may want to see your doctor for further assistance.

Question 4

what does having high leukocytes in urine mean? 500 +++

Accepted Answer

Infection: Leukocytes are white blood cells, which are the infection-fighters.  If you have wbcs in the urine, then you probably have a urinary tract infection that needs to be treated with antibiotics.  You may have symptoms like burning, pain, hesitancy, incontinence, frequency, urgency, nighttime urination, residual sensation after, or even blood in the urine. Watch out for fevers or back pain!

Question 5

what exactly does having large leukocytes in urine mean?

Accepted Answer

UTI, blockage : Leucocytes (wbcs) in urine most commonly suggest kidney or bladder infection bacterial or fungal , urinary blockage congenital or otherwise, not uncommon & benign in pregnancy, following surgical reconstruction, enlargement, repair or repalcement of bladder, urinary retention, catheter or foreign body in bladder, kidney or ureter. Sexual intercourse with subsequent cystitis or urethritis.

Question 6

high leukocytes in urine. what does this mean / what is the cause? what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

UTi?: Have your urine tested for c/s  .
Was there bacteria in the urine
Do you have any symptoms like burning, pain on urination or frequency?

Question 7

what does it mean when you have a trace of leukocytes in urine? everything else is normal. what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if you do not have any symptoms you may watch and wait. If you get burning in urination, urgency, frequent urination or fever, see your doctor. Drink more water.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

is it always uti if you found leukocytes in urine? any other possibilities?

Accepted Answer

No: Pyuria, or white blood cells in the urine, is a nonspecific sign and can be present in other inflammatory disorders of the urinary tract.  A true infection is confirmed by a positive culture.

Question 9

blood protein and leukocytes in urine?

Accepted Answer

See details: Significant protein in the urine suggests inflammation or damage to the kidneys. Have the issue evaluated.

Question 10

will hpv cause leukocytes in urine?

Accepted Answer

Generally no.: Hpv generally infects the cells of the skin / mucus membranes of the anogenital region (cervix, vagina, vulva, perianal skin, anus, penis, scrotum).  Hpv does not typically infect the kidneys, ureters or bladder (where urine is).  In most instances, there is no correlation between hpv status and having increased white blood cells (leukocytes) in the urine.

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My 9 yr old has slightly elevated leukocytes in urine and blood, with small micro blood in urine also. various symptoms for years, should i worry?

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What does having high leukocytes in urine mean? 500 +++

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What exactly does having large leukocytes in urine mean?

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High leukocytes in urine. what does this mean / what is the cause? what can i do about it?

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What does it mean when you have a trace of leukocytes in urine? everything else is normal. what does that mean?

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