How to reduce urine white blood cells level 2
Feb 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xinju
Introduction
A urine test showing 2+ white blood cells can generally be reduced through lifestyle adjustments, medication, and repeat testing. When urine white blood cells are detected at 2+, patients should drink more water and urinate frequently to repeatedly flush the urinary tract. They should also maintain good local hygiene, keep the area clean, change underwear regularly, follow a bland diet, and avoid spicy or irritating foods such as chili peppers.
When urine leukocyte esterase is 2+, it can generally be reduced through lifestyle adjustments, medication, or retesting.
1. Lifestyle Adjustments
If urine leukocyte esterase is 2+, patients should drink more water and urinate frequently to flush the urinary tract repeatedly. They should also maintain good local hygiene by keeping the area clean, changing underwear regularly, and eating a light diet. Spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers should be avoided. These measures promote recovery and help reduce white blood cells in the urine.
2. Medication
Urine leukocyte esterase 2+ may indicate a relatively severe urinary tract infection, often accompanied by typical symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination. Under a doctor's guidance, patients may take medications such as levofloxacin tablets, amoxicillin capsules, or cefdinir dispersible tablets, which have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. These medications aid in the recovery from urinary tract infections. After symptoms subside, patients should return to the hospital for follow-up evaluation to prevent recurrence.
3. Retesting
If the sample is contaminated, a urinalysis may falsely show urine leukocyte esterase 2+. In such cases, the test result is unreliable, and a new sample should be collected for retesting.
In addition, maintaining good personal hygiene can also help alleviate the condition.
