What does it mean if there are lucosites in urine?

Leukocytes in the urine—also known as pyuria—are a common sign of urinary tract infection (UTI). Urinary tract infections can affect any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra.

Urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria that enter the urethra and travel to the bladder or other parts of the urinary tract. They can cause a variety of symptoms, including frequent urination, pain or burning with urination, cloudy or bloody urine, fever, and flank pain.

Leukocytes are a type of white blood cell that helps fight infection. When there is an infection in the urinary tract, the body sends leukocytes to the area to help fight the infection. The leukocytes can be detected in the urine through a urine analysis.

A urine analysis is a test that can detect a variety of abnormalities in the urine, including the presence of leukocytes. Urine analysis is often used to diagnose and monitor urinary tract infections.

Other possible causes of leukocytes in the urine include:

- Kidney disease

- Bladder stones

- Prostate cancer

- Sexually transmitted infections

- Diabetes

- Certain medications

- Pregnancy

- Recent surgery or trauma to the urinary tract

If you have leukocytes in your urine, it is important to see a doctor to determine the cause and receive appropriate treatment.