Have you ever felt pain while peeing? If yes, then don’t take it lightly and consult with an experienced gynecologist. A woman who is suffering from UTI or any vaginal infection may experience pus cells in urine which are also called Pyuria. Being a woman, I can completely understand how it feels when you suffer from vaginal infection and pee comes in a discharge form which makes you irritate. It gives you irritation, discomfort and mood swings, and you might also feel cranky all day. It might give you feelings of depression, lost feeling and more importantly the abdominal, pelvic pain. To know more, read this entire blog.

What is Pus Cells in Urine(Pyuria)?

Pyuria is a condition which usually happens when the excess of white blood cells, or pus, are present in the urine. Pyuria causes cloudy urine and frequently indicates the presence of a urinary tract infection (UTI). It can also indicate sepsis, a life-threatening bacterial infection, or pneumonia in older adults.

What are the Symptoms of Pyuria?

Pyuria can cause cloudy urine and urine with pus that may not be accompanied by any other symptoms. The change in color or texture is due to the increased number of white blood cells.

If a UTI is present, symptoms may also include:

• Frequent urges to urinate

• A burning sensation when urinating

• Blood in urine

• Foul-smelling urine

• Pelvic pain

• Fever

Other symptoms that may occur if another underlying condition causes pyuria:

• Abdominal pain

• Abnormal discharge

• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting

How to Prevent Pyuria?

These steps may help reduce the chance of getting UTIs:

•  Drink plenty of water every day

• Drink cranberry juice

• Urinate when you feel the need, never control.

• Wipe from front to back to keep bacteria around the anus from going in the vagina or urethra.

• Take showers instead of tub baths

• Clean the genital area before and after sex, and urinate shortly after sex.

• Women should not use feminine hygiene sprays or scented douches.

• Wear cotton underwear and loose fitting clothes help keep the area around the urethra dry. Tight clothes and nylon underwear trap moisture. This can help bacteria grow.

Treatment for Pus cells in Urine (Pyuria)?

Treatment for pyuria depends on the underlying cause. Usually, a UTI causes pyuria and treatment will involve a short course of antibiotic therapy, such as oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or nitrofurantoin.

Antibiotics can also treat bacterial STIs and tuberculosis. If there is no improvement after taking a full course of antibiotics, a more serious underlying condition may be present.

In some cases, stopping the medications that are triggering the increase in urine white blood cells may treat pyuria. However, it is essential to consult a doctor before stopping or changing any medications.

Conclusion

I hope this blog is quite beneficial for you. Being an author and women, I have shared my feeling when you are suffering from any vaginal infection, it gives you a lot of pain and discomforts, your mind gets distracts because of this. So, I highly recommend that if you ever feel any pain during pee then without wasting time just go and consult a gynecologist because only she can guide you well.