Question 1

I had a urine test done at the doctor which was positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites. However, the culture came back with no bacteria detected. Does this mean I do not have a UTI? What could be other causes for the pain and positive results in my urine test?

Question 2

My daughter is 9 months pregnant. Her recent urine test shows:
Epithelial cells: 20/hpf
WBC: 40/hpf
Other parameters: normal
Does she need antibiotics at this stage, especially since her due date is near?

Question 3

My brother had complaints of frequent urination and mild scrotal pain. The doctor advised a flexible cystoscopy and the report showed
Urethra: No stricture
Prostate: Normal size with inflammation +
Bladder: Normal
BUO: Normal
Impression: Prostatitis

Three days later, a bladder urine report showed:
Urine RE: Normal
Urine culture & sensitivity: Colony count nil, culture sterile after 48 hours

The doctor advised:
Normal diet
Plenty of fluids
Tab Niftas 100 mg for 1 month
Urispas for 2 days
Tab Pause for 2 days
Syrup Alkasol for 1 month

After one month, on review, he was symptom free, so no further medicines were prescribed.
Now, he has mild, ignorable scrotal pain for some days. What could be the cause? Could prostatitis recur? Can prostatitis cause prostate cancer? Please help

I recently had a urine routine test done for my visa medical examination, but I was on my periods at that time. Can menstruation affect the results of the urine test?

Yes, menstrual blood can affect urine test results by showing false blood, protein, or cells. Best to repeat after menstruation.

More COMPLETE URINE EXAMINATION (CUE) Health Queries

I had a urine test done at the doctor which was positive for leukocyte esterase and nitrites. However, the culture came back with no bacteria detected. Does this mean I do not have a UTI? What could be other causes for the pain and positive results in my urine test?

My daughter is 9 months pregnant. Her recent urine test shows: Epithelial cells: 20/hpf WBC: 40/hpf Other parameters: normal Does she need antibiotics at this stage, especially since her due date is near?