The presence of erythrocytes in the urine is a variant of the norm, and that means that the red blood cells are updated, and those that have already been worked out are excreted in the urine.
What does the presence of red blood cells in urine mean, and what is their norm?
In one day, about two million red cells emerge from the body with urine. The presence and quantity is checked with a microscope. In one visible area, you can see up to three of them or not see at all. But it happens that the norm of erythrocytes in the urine is significantly exceeded, and then you can talk about any serious problems.
If red blood cells are above normal
Excess of the norm of unchanged erythrocytes in urine can speak about deviations in the following organs:
- in the kidneys;
- in the bladder.
The cause of this phenomenon can be other diseases, as a result of which blood appears in the urine and, accordingly, red blood cells.
If we talk about kidney ailments, it is, first of all:
- kidney stones ;
- tumors;
- pyelonephritis;
- injury.
The cause of the appearance of erythrocytes in urine can be the following pathological conditions:
- decreased platelets;
- impaired blood clotting ;
- neoplasm in the genitals;
- pathology of the cervix in women.
How is the cause determined?
The patient is assigned a general urine test, when it is necessary to consistently collect urine in three containers during one act of urination. It is necessary to do this consistently.
The result can be as follows:
- More red blood cells in the first bank. This indicates an inflammation of the urinary canal. In the subsequent capacities of blood corpuscles either will not be at all, or they will appear there in the minimum amount;
- With the disease of the bladder itself, the red blood cells will be in the third bank, since it is the last portion that can contain these cells in greater concentration;
- The increased number of red blood cells in all three banks speaks about a problem with the kidneys and malfunction in their work.
- Also, with an additional cellular study, you can find erythrocytes changed in form in the urine. This also indicates that the search for a problem should be, first of all, in the functioning of the kidneys.
Features of the appearance of blood in the urine in women
If a large number of erythrocytes is found in the analysis of urine in women, doctors try to conduct a second test, but with the help of a catheter. If in this case the result is completely negative with respect to erythrocytes, then it is possible to suspect gynecological ailments. And when the number of blood corpuscles with a change in the method of urine collection remains the same, a more detailed examination is subject to the bladder and urethra.
Mandatory and urine analysis in pregnant women. We all know how much the burden on the woman's body occurs during pregnancy. Therefore, they have to more closely monitor their health. At the same time urine analysis on the latest terms must necessarily be taken every week. All organs are under the pressure of the fetus, and this is the reason for constant monitoring, even
Also, urine must be tested for the number of red blood cells, because at any time, both kidney function and the problem of the genitourinary sphere may appear because of very high pressure on the organs. The norm of erythrocytes during pregnancy does not differ from this indicator in the usual state.
It should be noted that in newborns the norm of blood cells is slightly higher than in adults. However, even a slight excess of it, it is necessary to treat very carefully and conduct all additional surveys to identify the cause of such deviation as soon as possible.