ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pyuria is
A
pus in the urine
B
blood in the urine
C
electrolytes in the urine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pyuria is pus in your pee. It may cause your pee to look cloudy or discolored. Your pee may also smell. Pyuria is often a symptom of another condition, most commonly a urinary tract infection.

Detailed explanation-2: -Presence of pus cells in urine defined as pyuria is an important accompaniment of bacteriuria which may be asymptomatic or can indicate toward underlying urinary tract infection (UTI). Pyuria is significant if there are more than 4 pus cells/HPF in a centrifuged urine sample.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pyuria is a condition referring to having white blood cells, or pus cells, in the urine. Women are at a greater risk for pyuria than men. Pyuria, by far, is the most common cause of white blood cells in the urine is due to an infection of the urinary system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Left untreated, pyuria can lead to further health complications. Since most cases are caused by some form of an infection, this can spread throughout the body. Untreated infections can lead to blood poisoning and organ failure. Permanent kidney damage is a concern with untreated UTIs.

Detailed explanation-5: -I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. The normal range for pus cells from the urine is 0-5. The presence of 8-10 pus cells suggests bacterial infection, which is mostly diagnosed as urinary tract infection (uti).

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