Having Pus Cells In Urine Analysis. Should I Go For Urine Culture Test?
Question: Recently I had urine analysis to check for infection i am 38 years old I have albumin nil, sugar nil, pus cells 3-4 HPF ,epithelial cells 2-3 RBC -nil casts -nil Crystals nil others nil others nil should I go for urine culter test I have done ultra sound whole abdomen things are normal
Brief Answer:
No infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Your urine test is normal, it is normal to have up to 5 pus cells in men. There is no indication for you to give a urine culture test, it will come back as no growth.
Continue taking your anti hypertensive drugs.
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I wish you good health
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
drinking lots of water prevents infection and urinary problems can I drink 3 liters a day
Brief Answer:
Drink lots of water
Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for the reply
Yes drinking lots of water helps prevent urinary tract infections , helps to detox your system and prevents kidney stones. You should drink 3 litres of water per day. You must also develop a habit of voiding urine after sexual intercourse and maintain good personal hygiene by retracting your foreskin and cleaning it well daily, this also prevents urinary tract infection
However I must add that males less frequently get urinary tract infections. Patients who have diabetes and prostate enlargement are more prone for urinary tract infections
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar