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Are Pus Cells And Bacteria In Urine During Pregnancy A Cause For Concern?

Hi Doctor.. i am 9 weeks pregnant and the doctor had my urine test and the pus cells was in range of 18-20 and bacteria 4plus.. the doctor said to further examine a urine culture and HVS to find out if any severe infection.. I hope this wont effect my baby.. please help..
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Pus cell and bacteria in urine suggest urinary tract infection.
Pregnancy is a risk factor to develop UTI as change in urinary tract in pregnancy and uterus compress the bladder lead to incomplete voiding of urine lead to more chance of UTI.

Yes UTI may cause low birth weight baby and pre term labour.
So contact your doctor and take treatment , and do not stop treatment without consult the doctor

Advice for you
Drink plenty of water: minimum eight glass/day
Wipe area after urination
Do not avoid to delay bladder
Antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin/norfloxacin
Paracetamol if fever.
Wear pure cotton loose inner wear
Take shower rather than bath

Repeat the urine test and culture after 14 days or after completion of treatment to know eradication of infection.

Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar

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Are Pus Cells And Bacteria In Urine During Pregnancy A Cause For Concern?

Hello dear Understand your concern Pus cell and bacteria in urine suggest urinary tract infection. Pregnancy is a risk factor to develop UTI as change in urinary tract in pregnancy and uterus compress the bladder lead to incomplete voiding of urine lead to more chance of UTI. Yes UTI may cause low birth weight baby and pre term labour. So contact your doctor and take treatment , and do not stop treatment without consult the doctor Advice for you Drink plenty of water: minimum eight glass/day Wipe area after urination Do not avoid to delay bladder Antibiotics: Ciprofloxacin/norfloxacin Paracetamol if fever. Wear pure cotton loose inner wear Take shower rather than bath Repeat the urine test and culture after 14 days or after completion of treatment to know eradication of infection. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar