My wife has been experiencing body ache, backache, fatigue, and a burning sensation while passing urine. She had urine and blood tests today. The report shows trace albumin in urine and 8 to 10 pus cells. Could you please advise whether this indicates a kidney problem or a normal urinary tract infection? Should we be concerned about the albumin in urine, and is it likely due to infection or kidney damage?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

MBBS
9+ Yrs

Consult Now

Suggests lower urinary tract infection. Trace albumin is due to infection, not kidney damage. Needs antibiotics and hydration. No long term worry if infection resolves. Perform RFT and Urine culture test.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

Take a COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION (CUE) Test or Take a RENAL PROFILE/KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST (RFT/KFT) Test

Book COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION (CUE) Test Book RENAL PROFILE/KIDNEY FUNCTION TEST (RFT/KFT) Test

Answered 05/09/2025

More COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION (CUE) Health Queries

View all

I had a UTI and was treated with cefixime 400 mg twice a day for 7 days. Here are the results of my repeat urinalysis: color yellow, transparency slightly turbid, specific gravity 1.010, reaction pH 5.0, sugar/albumin/protein negative, WBC pus cells 8 to 12 hpf, RBC 0 to 2 hpf, epithelial cells moderate, and bacteria few. What does this mean?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

My urine report shows: Pus cells: 8 to 10 / HPF RBC: Nil Epithelial cells: 10 to 12 / HPF What does this indicate? Is everything normal?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Are 6-8 pus cells in urine normal for a 9-year-old girl?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.