Hi, I did urine test n pus rate is 5-7 N same test I did before 1 years that time also I got urine infection so please advice me what I have to do. It's normal or high.

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Hi lybrate-user symptoms are more important than mere report. The report might not carry much significance if yu do not have symptoms like dysuria or increased frequency of micturition. The report might be abnormal in case there are errors in urine collection. If yu have symptoms try following the steps. Donot wash your private area too often. Donot use soap. It breaks the natural barrier. Use clean loose under garments. Maintsin hygeine. If yu are sexually active use barrier methods to prevent infection.in that case yir partner needs to be treated too. If yu have whitish vaginal discharge or irrdgular periods. Visit a gynaecologist. In case your urine report shows infecn. Take antibiotics only on advise of a qualified urologist based on antibiotic sensitivity. Get an usg kidney to rule out abnormalities. Lastly some people are more prone to infections recurrent urine infecn is a difficlt to treat situation. Have patience. U need longer dose of antibiotics. Thanks.

Suvendu Maji · Accepted Answer

Hi lybrate-user symptoms are more important than mere report. The report might not carry much significance if yu do not have symptoms like dysuria or increased frequency of micturition. The report might be abnormal in case there are errors in urine collection. If yu have symptoms try following the steps. Donot wash your private area too often. Donot use soap. It breaks the natural barrier. Use clean loose under garments. Maintsin hygeine. If yu are sexually active use barrier methods to prevent infection.in that case yir partner needs to be treated too. If yu have whitish vaginal discharge or irrdgular periods. Visit a gynaecologist. In case your urine report shows infecn. Take antibiotics only on advise of a qualified urologist based on antibiotic sensitivity. Get an usg kidney to rule out abnormalities. Lastly some people are more prone to infections recurrent urine infecn is a difficlt to treat situation. Have patience. U need longer dose of antibiotics. Thanks.