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Urine test shows traces or leukocytes and protieon , does that mean uti, ph is 7.0. i have pain in my back and pelvis area. no burning or cloudy urine. should i take macrobid?

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Dr. Ayo Adu answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Not without Rx: While you may indeed have a uti, taking a medication that requires a prescription should not be done without physician oversight. There may be reasons unrelated to your symptoms that prevent a physician from wanting you to be on a particular medication.

Answered 9/11/2012

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

No: Trace leucocytes & trace protein are within normal limits & may be simple contaminants such as from vaginal epithelial cells. Presumably nitrite was negative which would have indicated baceria in your urine. Urine culture from a mid stream specimen, separating labia to avoid contamination, after cleansing with soap towlettes, would be more definitative for uti. That way you and your dr. Would know.

Answered 12/18/2017

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