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Is there any other disease/condition which cause leukocytes in urine other than uti ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Elevated white cells in the urine do not specifically mean urinary tract infection. The urine can have elevated white cells associated with other problems. For example: appendicitis, pelvic infection, diverticulitis or other inflammatory conditions inside the body can elevate white cells in the urine. If you are having abdominal pain get checked.

Answered 11/6/2012

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AIN, bladder CA: Leukocytes are not seen in the urine routinely and can be a sign of inflammation or infection or abnormal cells anywhere within the urinary tract.

Answered 10/3/2016

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