URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
URINARY SYSTEM
Question
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pus in the urine
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blood in the urine
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electrolytes in the urine
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Pyuria (pi-YER-ree-UH) is a condition in which you have high levels of white blood cells (leukocytes) or pus in your urine (pee). Pus is a thick, discolored (white, yellow, pink or green) fluid that your body makes to help fight off an infection. It consists of white blood cells, dead tissue and bacteria.
Detailed explanation-2: -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. This is often referred to as a UTI.
Detailed explanation-3: -Pus cells in urine are an indication of urinary tract infection and in severe cases may indicate sepsis or any other health condition. Therefore, you should immediately get your urine test done if you observe one or more of the following symptoms: Excretion of a cloudy urine. Change in texture or colour of the urine.