A general urine test often shows the presence of pus. This phenomenon is called pyuria. Pathology requires serious treatment. At the moment, several causes of pus in the urine have been identified. With this symptom, a thorough examination, and then complex therapy, is required. Pus in the urine is a sign of a disease that can occur in both a woman and a man. Moreover, age does not matter.
Testing
Pus in the urine indicates a large number of white blood cells in the analysis. The results obtained are verified with the norms. If the analysis showed that the number of leukocytes is increased, then a repeated analysis for pyuria is performed. In women, specimens for examination are taken using a catheter.
As for men, before passing the analysis, a thorough flushing of the glans penis is carried out.
Signs of infection
The causes of pus in the urine are quite serious. All require immediate treatment. Even harmless diseases can lead to undesirable consequences. Among the causes of this phenomenon, it is worth highlighting:
Urinary tract infection. This is the most common cause of pus in the urine. In this case, the infection can be anywhere: in the kidneys, in the urethra, in the bladder and so on. Cystitis is the most common cause. Similar diseases can be treated with antibiotics.
Certain microorganisms. Pus in the urine occurs as a result of excessive activity of bacteria that cause infection of the genitourinary system. Microorganisms are one of the reasons for the development of sexually transmitted diseases.
To determine the ailment, a specialist can prescribe a special test to identify the root cause of the infection. Pus in the urine can be a symptom of trichomonas, ureaplasma, mycoplasma, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Sign of an internal organ disease
Often, pus in the urine of women and men indicates the development of diseases of the internal organs. However, this symptom does not always occur.
Urinary tuberculosis. With this disease, you can detect pus in the urine. In this case, sowing may be negative. Tuberculosis is considered a relatively rare disease. However, to exclude it, a general urine test is required.
Stones localized in the kidneys. Particulate matter can cause inflammation and irritation in the urinary tract. As a result, pus appears in the urine. In addition, red blood cells may be present in the analysis.
Cystitis interstitial. This is an unofficial kind of disease in which an inflammatory process occurs in the bladder. Such an ailment is more common in men. In the analysis of urine with such a disease, it is impossible to detect microorganisms that are a pathogen.
Prostatitis. Pus in the urine in men can occur with inflammation of the prostate gland. Most often, the reason lies in the infection.
Cancer. Pus in the urine often occurs with oncology of the bladder or kidneys. The likelihood of developing such a disease increases with age. With such an ailment, droplets of blood may appear in the urine. Most often, people who are over 40 years old suffer from cancer.
Kidney disease
Pus in the urine may appear as a result of the development of kidney disease. At the moment, there are a number of serious ailments in which such a symptom is necessarily manifested. Pus cells in the urine can appear even with a disease that is not caused by an infection. These kidney ailments include:
With the development of such diseases, not only pus cells, but also blood and protein can be present in the analysis of urine.
How is pyuria treated
Symptoms such as flakes in the urine, a change in its smell and shade are characteristic of pyuria. If such signs occur, you should immediately consult a doctor. After a thorough examination based on the results, the specialist will prescribe a course of therapy. The choice of drug depends on where the pus has accumulated, what is the cause of pyuria, who is the causative agent. The most commonly prescribed antibiotic.
If the infection got into the body during medical manipulations, then a correctly selected drug will allow you to get rid of the disease in just a week. If the disease has become chronic, then getting rid of it will be more difficult. Particular attention is required to treat diseases in children. In such situations, therapy should be comprehensive and gentle. Antibiotics should be supplemented with vitamins, herbal medicine and a special diet.
In conclusion
Pus in the urine is a sign of many diseases of the genitourinary system. If such a symptom occurs, you should immediately consult a doctor for advice, undergo a thorough examination and identify the root cause. It is worth noting that pus in the urine may appear as a result of dehydration, constant stress, taking certain drugs, as well as from excessive physical exertion.