Elevated white blood cells in the urine of a child: causes and consequences

What are white blood cells in the urine? This is the presence in it of white blood cells, whose function is to protect the body from pathogenic influences (bacteria, viruses). They are produced in bone marrow tissue and lymph nodes. If the body suffers from an inflammatory process, then they appear in the secretion of the vagina, urine. The number of white bodies can be affected by many factors (age, time of day, diet, medication, etc.), but in normal women they should not be more than 6 in the field of vision, in men more than 3.

If there are more cells, then there is leukocyturia. Especially dangerous is the condition for children. Elevated white blood cells in the urine of the child may indicate the onset of the disease or exacerbation of its chronic form.

The level of leukocytes in children

For the first time the urine analysis in the child is taken in the hospital. Normally, white blood cells should not be more than 8. Often parents face a situation when there are elevated white blood cells in the urine of a child, and he feels well, and there is not even a hint of malaise. What to do? You need to conduct a comprehensive examination of your child. The inflammatory process can be hidden, and you will not see any obvious signs of the disease. But the infection will gradually cover the child's body and eventually develop into pathology.

Most often, the elevated white blood cells in the urine of the baby talk about the development of inflammation in the urinary tract, kidneys, or the initial stage of pyelonephritis.

Sometimes parents get a false result due to incorrect collection of material. So how can we conduct it qualitatively?

1. If you do a general analysis, then you need to collect urine in the morning.
2. Be sure to wash the child.
3. The utensils should be sterile (it is even better to use a special container for urine analysis).
4. You must bring the collected material to the laboratory within a few hours.
5. If a child has taken antibiotics, then at least 14 days must pass before the time of the test.

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of a child - this is not a sentence and no reason for panic. This is the body's signal about the presence of inflammation, which must be immediately eliminated. Therefore, if such a situation develops, then it is necessary to consult a qualified doctor who will prescribe an effective treatment regimen and dispel the fears of the parents.

The level of leukocytes in pregnant women

Pregnant women should regularly take urine for analysis. This will help in time to identify possible health problems of the mother or baby. If acetone, sugar, protein or white blood cells are present in the analysis results, then you should pay attention to the well-being and health of the future mother.

Elevated white blood cells in the urine of pregnant women (more than 6 units in the field of vision) most often indicate that an organism's system was affected by an infection. If the situation is not corrected, infection of the fetus may occur, which will negatively affect its development. But sometimes the level of leukocytes rises due to non-compliance with hygiene rules, the presence of infection in the urinary tract, the improper functioning of the kidneys.

The standard scheme for the delivery of urinalysis involves conducting this procedure at the following frequency:

• 1 trimester - once a month;
• 2 trimester - once every 14 days;
• 3 trimester - every week.