What causes high white blood cells in urine test?
May 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Elevated white blood cells in urine tests may be caused by intense physical activity, pregnancy, urinary tract infections, cystitis, nephritis, or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and receive appropriate treatment after identifying the underlying cause. In daily life, one should develop healthy habits, such as going to bed early and waking up early, trying to fall asleep before 11 p.m. each night, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring sufficient sleep.
Under normal circumstances, elevated white blood cells in urine tests may be caused by intense physical exercise, pregnancy, urinary tract infections, cystitis, or nephritis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Intense Physical Exercise
After engaging in strenuous activities such as sprinting or weightlifting, the body may experience a stress response leading to a temporary increase in white blood cells. It is advisable to rest appropriately, control exercise duration and intensity, and avoid vigorous physical activity.
2. Pregnancy
During pregnancy, hormonal changes can lead to an increase in urinary white blood cells, resulting in the aforementioned condition. It is recommended to rest adequately, maintain personal hygiene, and drink plenty of water.
3. Urinary Tract Infection
Poor hygiene may lead to irritation of the urethral area, causing an increase in white blood cells. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as ciprofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, cefuroxime axetil tablets, or levofloxacin tablets may be used for treatment.
4. Cystitis
This is usually caused by bacterial infection, leading to congestion and edema of the bladder mucosa, resulting in white blood cell presence in urine. Treatment may include medications such as cefadroxil granules, amoxicillin granules, or erythromycin tablets, taken as directed by a physician.
5. Nephritis
This may result from genetic factors or infections that impair glomerular filtration function, causing the above-mentioned condition. Under medical supervision, medications such as Sanjin tablets, Huangkui capsules, or Nephritis Recovery tablets may be used for treatment.
In daily life, it is important to develop healthy habits, such as going to bed early and waking up early, aiming to sleep before 11 p.m. each night, avoiding staying up late, and ensuring sufficient sleep. Diet should be light and easily digestible. Foods rich in nutrition—such as lean meat, fish, eggs, milk, and carrots—should be consumed regularly to support immune function.
