leukocytes in urine

wishinforbaby · Jul 8th, 2009, 11:45 AM

sorry if this is tmi but at my check up a the docs on Monday they told me I have leukocytes in my urine. I have been reading up about this ever since and it seems that this could be quite dangerous in pregnancy, although they didn't seem too worried about it.

Has anyone else had this problem and what did it turn out to be?

Thanks

craftymum · Jul 8th, 2009, 11:52 AM

leukocytes are just white blood cells and they can indicate infection but most people will find they have a small amount of these present in their urine as long as they're not above a certain level your GP wont worry about this so try not to stress and please don't google things as you will only scare yourself and convince yourself that there is something wrong, if you're really worried give your GP or midwife a call and ask them to explain it to you.

Connah'sMommy · Jul 8th, 2009, 11:53 AM

hi hun....for the last few weeks iv had a trace of leukocytes in my urine and im actually 38weeks now. M/W said it was signs of a water infection but nothing to worry about
(was actually nosying in 1st n 2nd tri for threads on leukocytes!! lol)
hope this helps xxx

wishinforbaby · Jul 8th, 2009, 12:12 PM

thanks guys, think i'm a bit over paranoid about everything at the moment I just don't know whats normal and whats not and my docs are pretty much useless!! At least I can get opinions from you guys until my first midwife appt next wk

katrinka · Jul 8th, 2009, 12:49 PM

It is normal to have a few WBCs in your urine, probably shed from your kidneys or bladder wall. Unless there is a large amount of WBC (white blood cells) in your urine, you should be worried. An abnormally large amount of WBCs indicate infections, either bladder or kidney. Did you Doc put you on any antibiotics? Do a urine culture to see if there's any bacteria in your urine?

wishinforbaby · Jul 8th, 2009, 13:30 PM

they sent the urine away for analyis but when I rang for results today I only got to speak to a receptionist who didn't seem the sharpest tool in the box and just told me I had to bring in another sample. Sounds dodgy to me, surely they can see if I have an infection or not from a culture along with a routine dipstick?

katrinka · Jul 8th, 2009, 13:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wishinforbaby

they sent the urine away for analyis but when I rang for results today I only got to speak to a receptionist who didn't seem the sharpest tool in the box and just told me I had to bring in another sample. Sounds dodgy to me, surely they can see if I have an infection or not from a culture along with a routine dipstick?

A urinalysis (which can be done in an hour) can see if there's a bacteria in the urine, but it can't tell you which bacteria. But a culture, which can take a week or 2 to grow, will tell you which bacteria it is.

vineyard · Jul 8th, 2009, 19:13 PM

It could be an indication of a bladder infection and can be treated with antibiotics. No big deal though. The only time a bladder infection becomes a problem during pregnancy is if it's left untreated and you're in the last trimester as it can cause preterm labor. I had a bladder infection at 7 weeks and took an antibiotic and all is now well.

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wishinforbaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 116	leukocytes in urine sorry if this is tmi but at my check up a the docs on Monday they told me I have leukocytes in my urine. I have been reading up about this ever since and it seems that this could be quite dangerous in pregnancy, although they didn't seem too worried about it. Has anyone else had this problem and what did it turn out to be? Thanks

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craftymum Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,356	leukocytes are just white blood cells and they can indicate infection but most people will find they have a small amount of these present in their urine as long as they're not above a certain level your GP wont worry about this so try not to stress and please don't google things as you will only scare yourself and convince yourself that there is something wrong, if you're really worried give your GP or midwife a call and ask them to explain it to you.

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Connah'sMommy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 6,031	hi hun....for the last few weeks iv had a trace of leukocytes in my urine and im actually 38weeks now. M/W said it was signs of a water infection but nothing to worry about (was actually nosying in 1st n 2nd tri for threads on leukocytes!! lol) hope this helps xxx

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wishinforbaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 116	thanks guys, think i'm a bit over paranoid about everything at the moment I just don't know whats normal and whats not and my docs are pretty much useless!! At least I can get opinions from you guys until my first midwife appt next wk

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Jul 8th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#5
katrinka Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Modesto, CA USA Posts: 338	It is normal to have a few WBCs in your urine, probably shed from your kidneys or bladder wall. Unless there is a large amount of WBC (white blood cells) in your urine, you should be worried. An abnormally large amount of WBCs indicate infections, either bladder or kidney. Did you Doc put you on any antibiotics? Do a urine culture to see if there's any bacteria in your urine?

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wishinforbaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Leeds, UK Posts: 116	they sent the urine away for analyis but when I rang for results today I only got to speak to a receptionist who didn't seem the sharpest tool in the box and just told me I had to bring in another sample. Sounds dodgy to me, surely they can see if I have an infection or not from a culture along with a routine dipstick?

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Jul 8th, 2009, 19:13 PM	#8
vineyard Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 2,386	It could be an indication of a bladder infection and can be treated with antibiotics. No big deal though. The only time a bladder infection becomes a problem during pregnancy is if it's left untreated and you're in the last trimester as it can cause preterm labor. I had a bladder infection at 7 weeks and took an antibiotic and all is now well.

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