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Do The Presence Of Pus Cells And Epithelial Cells In Urine Indicate UTI?
Question: Hi my son got pus cells 3-4 hpf n epithelial cells 1-2 hpf.. does it indicate UTI ??? If it so does it affects kidneys..pls do help me
Brief Answer:
Only urine culture can confirm UTI.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i must advise you, to get an urine culture test, to know about UTI.
3-4 pus cells/hpf, only suggests possibility of an UTI.
It's very likely, he has no UTI.
If he's below 12 years age, he should drink 4-6 glasses fluids daily, depends on age.
Above that age, 6-10 glasses daily, depending on amount of sweating.
An UTI, if left untreated, has the potential to affect kidneys.
Wishing him well.
Only urine culture can confirm UTI.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist, i must advise you, to get an urine culture test, to know about UTI.
3-4 pus cells/hpf, only suggests possibility of an UTI.
It's very likely, he has no UTI.
If he's below 12 years age, he should drink 4-6 glasses fluids daily, depends on age.
Above that age, 6-10 glasses daily, depending on amount of sweating.
An UTI, if left untreated, has the potential to affect kidneys.
Wishing him well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My son is 3.5 months old,2 days he s not feeding well.how many mins should i nurse to make his tummy full??pls guide me
Brief Answer:
Adequate hydration is important.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You should've mentioned his age in your question.
It's not making his tummy full, but adequate hydration depends on body weight.
Upto 6 months at least, he should be breast fed.
Along with this, he should also get fluids like water,juice, soups, etc.
His pediatrician will be able to guide, according to body weight.
Maintain good hydration always.
Adequate hydration is important.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You should've mentioned his age in your question.
It's not making his tummy full, but adequate hydration depends on body weight.
Upto 6 months at least, he should be breast fed.
Along with this, he should also get fluids like water,juice, soups, etc.
His pediatrician will be able to guide, according to body weight.
Maintain good hydration always.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Yes sir, he s breasfed.His weight is 6.9 kg and he is 3.5 months old.shall i start giving him cereal? You ve mentioned of giving juice, what sort of juice is preferable..Also for past 2 weeks he started keeping his fingers on mouth n chewing..whether this is reason he s not feeding well,?
Brief Answer:
Choice of feeds to be cleared with pediatrican.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You're advised to consult your pediatrician regarding feeds.
It's unrelated to UTI.
Hope your doubts regarding UTI and kidney being affected, are cleared.
Your son must get his immunisation completed.
Wishing him good health.
Choice of feeds to be cleared with pediatrican.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You're advised to consult your pediatrician regarding feeds.
It's unrelated to UTI.
Hope your doubts regarding UTI and kidney being affected, are cleared.
Your son must get his immunisation completed.
Wishing him good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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