Elevated white blood cells in the urine of women. The reasons for the high levels in pregnancy rate in the analysis, treatment with drugs and folk remedies, diet

Elevated white blood cells (white blood cells) in the urine of women may indicate inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, as well as pregnancy. Their main role - protecting the body's cells and organs.

Reasons for increasing performance relative to the norm can be not only on inflammatory processes in the body, but also from a lack of hygiene before collecting the analysis. Increase in the rate is ten times the risk of purulent accumulations, and in case of their rupture - peritonitis and death.

Norm and deviation of leucocytes in the urine of women by age. Table

The normal number of white blood cells in the urine of women is determined by age:

Age, years	Number of leukocytes, mm / h
The lower limit of normal	The upper limit of normal
Children under the age of 13	4	12
13 to 18	3	18
From 18 to 30	2	15
From 30 to 40	2	20
From 40 to 50	0	26
From 50 to 60	0	26
older than 60	2	55

For pregnant women, the number of white blood cells should not exceed 15 mm / hr. Cases excess leukocytes to 20 mm / hour in women find the beginning of the inflammatory process.

For an accurate picture of the overall needs re-analysis, a detailed analysis of Nechiporenko and additional methods of research.

When biomaterial research on a method nechyporenko norm considered to 2000 units per 1 ml. For analysis it is necessary to collect an average serving of morning urine volume of 0.1 liters. Elevated levels of white blood cells in the urine is called leukocyturia.

Thus it is insignificant if the leukocyte content of up to 40 mm / h, and moderate, when the number of 50 to 100 mm / h. An increase of more than 100 mm / h called pyuria when the inflammatory process is the acute phase and is accompanied by purulent secretions.

Reasons for increased performance

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of women, the causes of which lie more often in diseases of the genitourinary system, may be a sign of heart and vascular diseases in adulthood, diabetes.

The main reasons for deviations from the norm are:

• kidney disease;
• urinary tract infections;
• inflammation of the fallopian tubes and endometriosis;
• incomplete emptying of the bladder, causing stagnation of urine;
• taking certain medications.

In addition, an important role in the result of the study provides psycho-emotional state of the patient.

Increasing the number of leukocytes is possible:

• with frequent stress and strain;

  

• in congenital heart disease;
• the presence of foreign bodies, including catheters;
• loss body in a state of large amounts of water and mineral salts;
• in cases of inflammatory processes occurring in the neighboring organs of the urogenital system.

Cystitis - acute and chronic

When inflammation of the membranes of the urinary bladder in women report pain and a burning sensation during urination. It is also possible rise in body temperature and general weakness.

The disease is more common in women because of:

• proximity of the urethra and rectum outputs;
• wider and shorter urethra.

When the first symptoms are necessary clinical studies of blood and urine. In addition to festering clusters and elevated white blood cells, the presence of blood in the urine may occur. As more research is often prescribed pelvic ultrasound and urine on Nechiporenko method.

The acute form can be treated with the use of antibiotic therapy.

Untimely appeal to the specialist is fraught with the development of peptic ulcer forms, resulting in necrosis of the tissues of the bladder. At the end of therapy is recommended re-examination. In cases where the patient is self-cancel after drugs relieve the symptoms, the disease becomes chronic. It is characterized by alternating exacerbations and remissions.

When urethritis - acute and chronic

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of women, which causes inflammation in the urethra - urethritis can be caused by trauma, infection or bacteria. In most cases the disease is asymptomatic. It can occur on the background of gonorrhea, chlamydia and candidiasis.

For the purpose of therapy research is needed along with a general analysis of urine:

• smear vaginal flora;
• bacterial inoculation of urine;
• Pelvic ultrasound;
• blood HCG.

When genital infections identified in the background of pregnancy is not always possible to treat the conservation of the fruit. Furthermore infection causes urethritis may be injuries, for example when installing the catheter into the bladder, allergic reactions on gels, lubricants and means for intimate hygiene.

The disease is in an acute form at the untimely treatment often becomes chronic. In such cases, a woman put on a clinical account of a urologist, which determines the frequency of a general analysis of urine. When elevated levels of leukocytes appoint additional research.

Pyelonephritis, pyelitis

Pyelitis - is an inflammatory process in the renal pelvis, one or two-sided.

Characteristic signs of the disease are:

• nagging pain, aggravated by tapping edge of his hand;
• high body temperature;
• frequent urination;
• with the presence of urine protein.

The cause of the disease - an infection that gets into the body. By kidneys harmful bacteria enter the blood, lymph or from the urethra with low hygiene. Pyelitis may be a complication on the background of the transferred intestine infections, as well as after the sore throat, scarlet fever, typhoid.

With timely treatment of acute form does not flow in chronic. However, the possibility of transmission to the renal parenchyma and the development of pyelonephritis.

Treatment in each case includes:

• peace;
• antibiotics, defined according to the results of bacterial seeding;
• exclusion of the presence of stones by means of X-ray contrast medium with kidney.

improved dynamics monitored by the analysis of urine. A sign of recovery is to reduce the number of leukocytes to normal, and a negative test for protein.

Urolithiasis, tumors

Urolithiasis and tumors of the bladder or kidney can cause raising of leukocytes. When tumors may squeeze the urethra, in which urine leaves are not fully developed and inflammation.

Determine the presence of possible only on x-ray or ultrasound.

Kidney stones or bladder in 2 cases out of 3 are concerned working-age population from 20 to 50 years. their education due to the metabolic processes in the body, diet, nutrition and mobility. In most cases the disease is diagnosed when the large stones, which begin to move along the urethra, which is delivered to the patient unbearable pain.

In addition to the analysis of urine studies conducted:

• pelvic organs using ultrasound;
• the acidity of the urine secreted;
• chemical composition of the stones.

For medical treatment the doctor gives advice on nutrition, explains the need for frequent walks and normalization of weight.

Glomerunonefrit

Glomerunonefrit - a reaction to the presence of infections caused by streptococci and other bacteria. When adapting to occur in inflammatory renal glomeruli.

are the symptoms:

• hypertension;
• swelling;
• changes in the composition of urine, which exceeded the norms of leukocytes and erythrocytes.

Furthermore streptococcal infections (e.g., angina) causes development of glomerulonephritis include:

• frequent hypothermia;
• alcohol abuse;
• vaccinations without the prior survey.

In addition to analyzing the general and Nechiporenko method of urine, the doctor may prescribe a detailed analysis of the blood and Revmoproby, and ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvic organs.

Delayed treatment of the acute form can lead to kidney dysfunction, cardiovascular system and brain damage.

In the transition to the chronic form of the disease is dangerous sharp pressure jumps to high levels, the development of inflammatory processes in the lungs, the heart, followed by peritonitis. This can lead to death of the patient.

when pyonephrosis

When pyonephrosis number of leukocytes in urine may exceed 100 mm / h. The disease is characterized by a purulent processes occurring in the kidney. Urine while a ¼ consists of purulent accumulations.

When the diagnosis is conducted palpation in the lumbar region. The affected kidney is well detectable and greatly increased in size. The reasons for the development can be a complication of chronic pyelonephritis, urolithiasis launched. Treatment - an operation to remove the affected organ, followed by clinical observation urologist.

When paranephritis - inflammation of the perinephric fat

Purulent inflammation of tissue enveloping the kidney, can be caused by infections occurring in other organs, including the intestines. The disease is accompanied by a rise in body temperature, pain in the lumbar region. With late diagnosis on ultrasound seen infiltration zone - accumulation of blood and pus.

In the acute form of infiltration fence needs to be analyzed. In situations where the spill can infiltrate into the abdominal cavity, conduct an autopsy abscess and clean. Subsequent therapy includes antibiotics. Prolonged inflammation (chronic form paranephritis) leads to the degeneration of fibroids in infiltration.

After researching a sample of fibrous tissue doctor decides:

• removal by surgery, often together with the kidney;
• absorbable antibiotic therapy with drugs.

When renal cysts

Cyst - a cavity filled with liquid - may occur in any department of the kidneys. The main symptoms are blood in the urine and lumbar pain.

Reasons for development:

• complications of kidney disease, including infectious nature;
• heredity;
• tuberculosis;
• the use of the apparatus "artificial kidney" in violation of the outflow of urine.

Treatment with surgery alone. Cyst removal may abdominal surgery or puncture.

The method selects a doctor on the survey results. The cyst may be a single simple or complex (with more walls). Multikistoz transferred by inheritance, in which the kidney is removed completely and spongy kidney (internal body tissue resemble a sponge).

Delays in treatment is dangerous:

• accumulation of pus;
• cyst rupture under impact or fall;
• degenerative tissue into a malignant tumor;
• the emergence of kidney stones;
• decrease in renal function.

When renal amyloidosis

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of women occur in renal amyloidosis. The causes of the disease in violation of the metabolic processes of the body. As a result, many organs, including the kidneys, are subject to the negative effects of amyloid - protein compounds and sugars.

The first signs besides increasing leukocyte levels are swelling, headaches, pressure surges, enlarged liver and spleen. When diagnosing observed daily increase of protein excreted in the urine.

At untimely treatment of the patient develops kidney dysfunction. In rare cases, a transplant organ. Treatment is symptomatic: freedom from primary infection, stabilization of the power, the inclusion in the diet of 0.2 kg of beef liver.

In tuberculosis kidney

When ingested M. tuberculosis affects not only the lungs, but other organs and systems. Normally, the kidneys infection enters the bloodstream. Most often the infection occurs after 3 days, but it is virtually impossible to diagnose by external signs.

Inexplicable the fact that tuberculosis is ill, only one pair of the body, while the other remains healthy for years.

Upon detection of the disease requires therapy aimed at maintaining the body's health. Untimely detection leads to atrophy of the kidney tissue dysfunction and other adverse effects.

Appendicitis

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of women, which causes inflammation in the appendix, is rarely diagnosed. To clarify the diagnosis, patients usually pass blood count with leukocyte formula.

Signs of appendicitis but sharp pain from the navel to the right, are:

• bowel disorder;
• a slight rise in body temperature;
• nausea or vomiting;
• weakness.

Leukocytes and erythrocytes in the urine of appendicitis increased if cecal appendix is ​​shifted to the pelvic organs. Inflammation easily passes on the ureters.

Allergic diseases

The reason for increasing white blood cells may be an allergic reaction. Many people tend to rise to the inadequate behavior of the organism in food, medicine, pets and other allergens. Some have a rash, which is accompanied by severe itching, others - feel swelling of the mucous membrane, up to anaphylactic shock.

When an allergen enters the body increases production of histamine. Leukocytes at the same time providing a protective response, are produced in large quantities. For withdrawal symptoms using antihistamines, but need examination to detect allergen. Usually, it is carried out by trial using Scratchy skin.

In diabetic nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy develops in diabetes patients with late or incorrect treatment. The body violated metabolism, resulting in kidney deposited layer of fat. They do not work in full force.

Because of the presence of deposits of fat and carbohydrates kidney's ability to excrete portion received drugs.

In the early stages of the disease is difficult to detect. The main symptom is an increased concentration of leukocytes in urine and albumin. To prevent renal dysfunction doctors corrects ways to maintain the body in diabetes, prescribed diet food.

In systemic lupus erythematosus

In systemic lupus erythematosus body suddenly starts to perceive their own cells as foreign. Active antibody production begins. Connecting antibody and the cells are moved to organs, causing inflammation.

When kidney disease lupus nephritis symptoms are observed:

• increase of leukocytes and erythrocytes in urine;
• the appearance of blood in urine impurities;
• swelling of the face;
• weakness;
• increasing pressure;
• thirst.

In the kidney, the inflammatory process is developing rapidly. To prevent organ dysfunction needs rest, frequent power and fractional treatment of the underlying disease. Often prescribe drugs from blood purification renal degradation products antibacterial therapy. Apart from renal failure disease risk of developing secondary infections.

In rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis - an inflammation of the joints. Unfortunately, the cause of the disease is not fully understood, so it is necessary to identify a large number of studies. Standard blood analysis usually shows no significant changes in the leukocyte formula.

Urinalysis, conversely, indicates an increase in the number of leukocytes and the appearance of protein. Such symptoms may indicate an infection of the urinary system.

when dehydration

With a lack of fluid in the body - dehydration, there is a change in color of urine and indicators. It stands out a small amount of dark color. In this case, many of the indicators could be upgraded, including the white blood cells.

Fluid loss is most often caused by infectious diseases. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting - deduce the necessary water from the body. People do not have time to make up stocks frequently. Treatment is aimed at restoring the body through the localization of the infection.

In cases involving severe intoxication

The accumulation of toxins in the body as a result of diseases, poisonings called intoxication. State is accompanied by fever, vomiting, diarrhea. As a result of violations of the intestinal flora is the development of infectious diseases.

Infection often affects other organs: liver, kidneys. Therefore the investigation of the urine can be detected increased amounts of leucocytes. Treatment is aimed at elimination of symptoms, recovery intestinal flora, filling the body with water.

Signs of inflammation leukocyturia

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of women, which often causes the development of inflammation of the urogenital system, called leukocyturia.

Its features are:

• unpleasant odor of urine;
• frequent and painful urination;
• fever;
• lower back pain;
• the appearance of blood in urine impurities;
• dark-colored urine.

Preparing for the collection of urine

To obtain reliable results it is necessary to study urine collected correctly. Doctors recommend to avoid eating the day before eating spicy, fried and salty foods and products that can change the color of urine.

It is also necessary to refrain from taking any medication. For urine is necessary to prepare a clean container, such as sterile container from the pharmacy. For the analysis requires the first portion of urine after waking up.

Procedure:

1. Careful hygiene using soap.
2. Be sure to wipe dry.
3. In view of the close location of the vagina, it is better to close with a cotton swab.
4. The first few drops of urine to send to the toilet, and the remaining portion - in the capacity for analysis.

For the study needed 0.1-0.15 liters of urine.

Decoding results

In the study of urine laboratory check:

• color, Bounced back from yellow to straw. Darkening may cause infections, liver damage.
• smell. In healthy people, the smell of urine specific, but not sharp. Change to ammonia is a testament to the development of cystitis and other infections, fecal - with E. coli, putrefaction - during decomposition of organ tissues.
• foam. When shaking a healthy human urine appears a little foam, which quickly settles. Strong or foam - evidence of protein.
• transparency. The precipitate may fall due to the presence of impurities, improve quantitative indices: erythrocytes, pus, salts, which normally should not be in the urine.
  
• density. Variant rates from 1.01 to 1.022 g / l. Excess fluid is associated with a disadvantage in the organism, reduced - an indication of renal dysfunction.
• acidity at a rate of from 4 to 7 pH. Excess indicator may indicate the presence of diabetes, fasting or excessive eating meat. In renal dysfunction rate may be too low.
• protein from 0 to 0.033 g / l. Excess indicator may in exacerbation of renal disorders, fatigue.
• sugar to 0.8 mmol / l. Increasing values ​​above this can be for kidney and adrenal glands, diabetes mellitus.
• bile pigments, Ketone bodies, bacteria, salt, parasites are not found in the urine of a healthy person.
• slime. Normally, not contained in the urine, as a sign of sexual infection.
• erythrocytes. From 0 to 3 should be in the analysis of women's health.
• leukocytes. From 3 to 6 in the field of view in the analysis of women's health.

How to reduce the level of white blood cells

Decrease in white blood cells in the urine to normal is possible only in the treatment of diseases due to their increase. There is medical therapy and folk remedies.

When kidney disease Nephrology recommends drinking more tanning Morse.

Cranberry is able to envelop the kidney and urinary channels with a protective film that prevents the spread of infection.

White blood cells in the urine during pregnancy

The normal number of white blood cells in a pregnant woman must not be greater than 3. Some gynecology believe that their number can be increased to 6-9 due to the constant renewal of the amniotic fluid. Pregnant pass urinalysis 1 once a month in the I trimester and 2 times - on the rest of the term.

When mild leukocyturia pregnant gynecologist sends a re-analysis. The reason for increasing the number of white blood cells in the urine may be ingress of bacteria from the vagina or low hygiene.

If the results of analysis of the observed increase in the number of leukocytes, the pregnant woman passes additional tests: blood tests, pelvic ultrasound and abdominal narrow visit specialists.

Depending on the pathogen inflammation therapy provides pregnant antibiotics when leukocyturia. Self-treatment is prohibited, as it may cause harm to the unborn child. In identifying serious sexual infections can be assigned to an abortion for medical reasons.

Leukocytes in urine increased after birth

Analysis of urine a few days after birth often frightens women increased number of white blood cells at the rate of up to 3.

The reasons could be:

• decreased immunity;
• exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• nervous stress;
• Complications during childbirth, including the large blood loss with subsequent transfusion;
• surgical intervention;
• inflammation of the joints, tissues, including due to the remnants of the placenta in the uterus.

At elevated leukocytes woman visiting on a chair, carried ultrasound, prescribe additional tests (blood smear on the flora). Treatment mainly with antibiotics. In cases where the drugs are not suitable for nursing, breast feeding is stopped at the time of treatment.

Normalization of power leukocytes

Nutrition plays an important role in the treatment of inflammatory processes of urogenital system. It should be balanced, contain more vitamins, minerals and salts.

Excluded from the diet:

• spicy seasonings such as ketchup;
• fried foods;
• smoked;
• semi-finished products;
• digestible carbohydrates - chocolate, biscuits, sweets and the like.

The menu consists of fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. If you can not cook for a couple, the better to boil the ingredients, but do not cook with butter or grilled. The daily intake of salt should not exceed 10 g, and in exacerbation of diseases - 5 g As recommended by the beverage juices, fruit drinks and mineral water.

medication

In the treatment of diseases of the urogenital system used uroseptiki. They contribute to the development of immunity against bacteria and cleanse the body of existing.

Depending on severity of the disease, the patient's general status is assigned to it:

• fluoroquinolones - broad-spectrum drugs in tablet form: Levofloxacin, Ofloxacin;
• penicillins - medication is available in tablets, injections. The most common - Amoxicillin.
• cephalosporins, Cefuroxime example. The drug has a broad spectrum of activity, is produced in the form of injections.
• oxolinic acid;
• nitroksolin;
• Nifuratel effective in fungal and infectious nature of the disease.

Treatment of folk remedies

Also effective drugs and folk remedies. For removal of inflammation using cranberry, lingonberry leaves, bearberry and other plants.

Herb tea

Help reduce the inflammatory process with addition of camomile extracts, cranberries, cranberries. They cause frequent urination, preventing the spread of infection. Herbal tea can be brewed from one or more of the ingredients and adding them to the normal leaf tea.

Birch juice

Birch sap B6 vitamin enrichment, B12. it is recommended to use in folk medicine as a diuretic.

In addition, the juice has a beneficial effect on the work of the body, strengthens the immune system.

Beans green beans

Green beans - chili kind of vegetable. It is used in food as a garnish. It features a large number of vitamins and minerals in the composition. Frequent consumption causes a diuretic effect, freeing the body from excess salts.

Cranberry tea with lemon balm

Cranberries considered a natural antibiotic, and lemon balm - antispasmodic. Berries are rich in vitamin C, reduces the amount of harmful bacteria genitourinary system. Urine output faster, while lemon balm strengthens the smooth muscles.

Polar infusion

In Artemisia contains vitamin C, a large amount of tannins. Thanks to them, the plant is an excellent tool in the fight against infections. Infusion of 50 gr. Dry the plants in 0.2 l of water is maintained not less than one hour. Take 25 ml each time before a meal.

Infusion of flax seeds

Flax seeds are rich in fatty acids and trace elements. They assist in the removal of toxic substances and harmful microorganisms fight bacteria. 75 milled seeds soaked in 1 liter of boiling water.

Strained infusion take ½ cup before meals for at least 30 days.

The infusion of bearberry

Due diuretic and antibacterial properties, bearberry used to reduce the number of leukocytes in urine. To prepare 25 grams. dried leaves infused in 250 ml of boiling water during the day. Infusion take 25 ml after meals.

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of women always need to pay attention to women's health. Reasons for their increase varied from irregular body hygiene, mild cold to severe renal lesions and chronic diseases.

With an increase in white blood cells in the urine sample is necessary to conduct a series of surveys and timely treatment prescribed by a doctor.

Author of the article: Zaitsev Love (lim16)

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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