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UTI without bacterial growth?!

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Noni_T.1
Noni_T.1

Hello everyone

I had a problem with UTI

First of all, I had the symptoms of urinary tract infection ( decreased urination, abdominal pain while urinating, but not that much burning sensation)

So i had routine & microscopy test and showed that i had WBCs++ in my urine, also i had culture & sensitivity test but showed no bacterial growth after 24 hours incubation!! How could that happen?!

And then i repeated R&M test and showed also WBCs+++ , but more than the first one!

But however i had antibiotics for 10 days.

That was for about 8 months ago.

Now i also have the symptoms, but not exactly the same: ( urgency to urinate, but very small amount everytime, and pain in my lower abdomen when i feel the urgency..but not that much pain), and it is not good at all! So awful..(the urgency)

Now my question, how could be WBCs presented in urine but no bacterial growth?

Also I have lower abdominal pain while urinating in my menstrual period, that even worse than normal days..what is that!

Now i don't know what to do..I'd really appreciate you help..thank you in advance!

"Ps...sorry for the way i write..😅"

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  • Noni_T.1
    Noni_T.1

    Posted

    Sorry for that, i don't know if it will help..but i feel that my lower abdomen is distended..

    Is that because of bladder or my uterus?

  • Takingtime
    Takingtime Noni_T.1

    Posted

    Hi there, It is not uncommon to have traces of WBC in urine, but in small numbers, this can be from somewhere else I. Your system being excreted in the urine.  Also if you have a yeast infection or vaginal infection you can have wbc in your urine through contamination.  These type of infections can give you the same symptoms...have you had your Dr check for these?  It is done by vaginal swab. Also depending where you are in life peri menopause or menopause can bring on hormonal imbalances, and your bladder can act up, not neccesarily an infection.
    • Noni_T.1
      Noni_T.1 Takingtime

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply..

      I had doctor checked my tests results and the doctor also ordered that treatment..regarding menopause...no i'm not close to that time...i'm 19years and 7 months😅

      Any way...maybe I will get that checked again sometime..

      Thanks!

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