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Is Having Crystals,albumin And Pus Cells In Urine A Sign Of Urine Infection Or A Kidney Damage ?

Hi, my wife is having crystals (+), albumin (+) and pus cells 6 - 8 in her urine post pregnancy . Is it a urine infection or a kidney damage?
posted on Mon, 18 Apr 2011
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Welcome to HCM.
your wife is having urinary track infection.Albumin sometime presence in infection.
To confirm the renal involvement go for S.creatinine,B.urea, and ultrasond for it. it will rule out renal condition ,dont worry consult physician for better medical management.
drink plenty of of fluids,proper local hygienic care.
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Is Having Crystals,albumin And Pus Cells In Urine A Sign Of Urine Infection Or A Kidney Damage ?

Welcome to HCM. your wife is having urinary track infection.Albumin sometime presence in infection. To confirm the renal involvement go for S.creatinine,B.urea, and ultrasond for it. it will rule out renal condition ,dont worry consult physician for better medical management. drink plenty of of fluids,proper local hygienic care.