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Need Explanation On Urine Test Result.

my mother had surgery.had her uterus...now she has urine infection.. urine r.e show : W.B.C 14-16/hpf, and epithelial cells 20-25/hpf.... these are only high values... and thee are pathologist comment reading. "pus cells are increased.....
what does this mean..how serious is it...
Wed, 16 Apr 2014
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Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM

Your mother is suffering from urinary tract infection(UTI).
This is indicated by presence of WBC,epithelial cells etc.
She need few more investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar,Renal function test,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen. Further investigations can be done if needed.
Ultrasound of abdomen can detect other associated pathology.
At present she need proper antibiotics after culture and sensitivity report.
Hope i have answered your query.
Get well soon.

Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Need Explanation On Urine Test Result.

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Your mother is suffering from urinary tract infection(UTI). This is indicated by presence of WBC,epithelial cells etc. She need few more investigations like routine hemogram,Random blood sugar,Renal function test,Urine culture and sensitivity and Ultrasound of abdomen. Further investigations can be done if needed. Ultrasound of abdomen can detect other associated pathology. At present she need proper antibiotics after culture and sensitivity report. Hope i have answered your query. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan