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 in the urine indicate an infection or inflammation? (I don't have any pain or discomfort). Thank you.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, a small amount of white blood cells in normal urine is acceptable. After centrifugation, the number of white blood cells in the urine sediment should not exceed 5 per high-power field of view, 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 the child's development, such as Cephalexin tablets, can be used. Additionally, cleaning the external genital area with Jieryin can help.