The increased white blood cells in the urine of a pregnant woman discovered during a compulsory medical examination and analysis are the reason for the appointment of an additional examination. The task of diagnostic measures in this case is to evaluate the performance of the kidneys and determine the possible presence of foci of inflammation. Based on the results, the doctor will prescribe the necessary treatment to eliminate the unwanted condition.
Elevated white blood cells pose a certain threat to a pregnant woman. As observations show, only two hours are enough for the pathology to "capture" the whole organism. Often, this condition is preceded by heavy bleeding.
White blood cells are represented by a special group in which the cells differ in appearance and have different functions. Their main common goal is to provide protection. White blood cells are capable of producing antibodies that are actively involved in the functioning of the immune system. These cells are able to destroy any pathological (harmful) elements that enter or are in the blood.
Elevated leukocytes in the urine during pregnancy may indicate the formation of an inflammatory process in the bladder or the development of a disease such as cystitis. If the diagnosis is confirmed, treatment is carried out. As practice shows, during pregnancy, cystitis is eliminated within ten days.
Elevated white blood cells can also indicate a disease such as pyelonephritis. In this case, timely detection of pathology is of great importance. Treatment in the early stages of the disease allows you to quickly eliminate it, preventing undesirable consequences, which is important for a pregnant woman.
An increase in white blood cells in the urine during the gestation period may indicate the presence of another extremely unpleasant disease - thrush (candidiasis). It should be noted that a pregnant woman is more susceptible to this disease than non-pregnant. Most often, thrush develops in the later stages of gestation. In many cases, other microorganisms are detected along with the yeast-like fungus that causes candidiasis. If it is impossible to identify their type (which happens in extremely rare cases), a traditional (standard) antibiotic treatment regimen is prescribed to eliminate the disease. Of course, in each case of the development of pathology, the individual characteristics of each patient are taken into account. When prescribing certain funds, the gestational age is also taken into account.
The concentration of leukocytes is an important indicator not only in the analysis of urine, but also blood. During pregnancy, their maintenance is an important component of a woman's health. The concentration of leukocytes in the blood depends on the rate of their formation in the bone marrow in relation to the rate of their transition into tissue.
During pregnancy, indicators from 4.0 to 9.0 units are considered normal. A slight increase in white blood cells in the blood is considered normal in the second half of the gestation period. Concentration may increase with pain, emotions, after eating, after muscle activity.
However, an increase in the level of leukocytes in the blood of a pregnant woman (leukocytosis) may indicate the development of inflammation. Among other reasons causing an increase in the concentration of these cells should be called bacterial and viral infections in acute form, internal bleeding. In addition, renal colic, allergic reactions, and liver diseases contribute to an increase in white blood cells in the blood.
It should be noted that the sooner the cause of leukocytosis is identified, the more effective the prescribed treatment, the less likely it is to develop undesirable consequences for the expectant mother and her child.