Question 1

meaning of a lot of white blood cells in the urine?

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Infection: A lot of white cells in the urine usually means an infection.  The infection could be in the urine - a bladder infection - or the cells could be coming from the vagina - which would mean a cervical or vaginal infection.  With a bladder infection there is pain with voiding and voiding frequently.  With a vaginal infection - itch, irritation, discharge or odor, and often pain.  Check and treat this.

Question 2

what does it mean if there are white blood cells in my urine?

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White blood cells: White blood cells are not normally found in the urine. Leukocytes/wbcs 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 need to know what symptoms, issues, or other info available if any to help evaluate.

Question 3

what can it mean having white blood cells in your urine and how should i deal?

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White cells in Urine: White cells in urine mean inflammation some where in the urinary system. Most commonly it is due to infection, starting from the outer genital area all the way upto the kidneys. Besides infection, other causes of inflammation like stones, anywhere in the urinary system can also cause WBC's in urine. The best thing is to repeat the test after good hydration and persue it with your treating doctor.

Question 4

what could white blood cells in my blood and two weeks later in my urine mean?

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Possible UTI: White blood cells are not common in the urine unless there is a kidney or bladder infection. You should have another urine test to determine whether bacteria is the cause of your White blood cells in the urine.

Question 5

what are reasons for white blood cells in urine?

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Infection: White cells (leucocytes) are the bodies way to fight infection.  White cells in the urine are due to infection somewhere in the urinary tract.  The infection could be in the urethra, bladder or kidney.  In males the sexual delivery system could also be infected.  Hopefully the specimen containing the white cells was collected properly and if so it could be analyzed for bacterial growth.

Question 6

urine test indicated white blood cells?

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WBC in Urine: This is not normal and may indicate infection.

Question 7

what is the cause of white blood cells in urine?

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Usually infection: Urinary infection is commonest cause of white blood cells in urine. Non-infectious causes include drug reaction, and crystals in urine.

Question 8

should i be concerned about white blood cells in urine?

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Ask your doctor: Can be a sign of infection so see your doctor and get checked.

Question 9

could white blood cells be found in urine by masterbation?

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Maybe: White cells are usually diagnosed by microscopy in urine and are not visible. White colored urine could be residual ejaculate that did not clear completely from the system prior to urination.

Question 10

high levels of white blood cells in urine. what could that mean?

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Pyuria: White blood cells in urine usually are there because of an infection in the urinary tract.  However, they can also be there in large numbers in a female when there is a vaginal infection or when she is having her period (always see red cells also in this situation).  My best advice is to see your doctor and have a urine culture done to see what is going on.

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