Patient's question:
I am 5 months pregnant, and every time my urinalysis shows 1+ white blood cells. I asked the doctor, but they didn't give a specific answer and just told me to drink more water. Could the white blood cells indicate an infection or inflammation? (I don't have any discomfort or pain). Thank you.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, normal urine can contain a small amount of white blood cells, with no more than 5 per high-power field in the urine sediment after centrifugation, which is normal. If it exceeds 5, it may indicate a urinary tract infection. In your current condition, drinking more water should not be a major issue. Since you are pregnant, treatment with drugs that do not affect fetal development, such as Cephalexin tablets, can be used. Additionally, cleaning the external genital area with Jieryin can help.