Editing Pyuria

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{{Infobox medical condition
| name            = Pyuria
| image           = [[File:Pyuria.JPG|left|thumb|Pyuria as seen in a urine sample]]
| caption         = White blood cells in urine indicating pyuria
| field           = [[Nephrology]]
| symptoms        = [[Cloudy urine]], [[foul-smelling urine]], [[dysuria]]
| complications   = [[Urinary tract infection]], [[kidney infection]]
| onset           = Sudden or gradual
| duration        = Varies depending on cause
| causes          = [[Bacterial infection]], [[viral infection]], [[fungal infection]], [[interstitial cystitis]], [[kidney stones]]
| risks           = [[Female gender]], [[urinary catheterization]], [[diabetes mellitus]], [[immunosuppression]]
| diagnosis       = [[Urinalysis]], [[urine culture]]
| differential    = [[Hematuria]], [[bacteriuria]], [[proteinuria]]
| prevention      = Good [[hygiene]], adequate [[hydration]], proper [[catheter care]]
| treatment       = Depends on underlying cause; may include [[antibiotics]], [[antifungals]], or [[antivirals]]
| frequency       = Common
}}
'''Pyuria''' is a condition that involves the presence of pus in the urine, indicating a urinary tract infection. It is typically characterized by a high number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the urine.
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== Causes ==
[[Pyuria]] can be caused by many conditions, most commonly [[urinary tract infection]] (UTI). Other causes can include [[kidney stones]], [[tuberculosis]], or [[sexually transmitted diseases]] such as [[gonorrhea]] or [[chlamydia]].
== Symptoms ==
Symptoms of pyuria can include cloudy or strong-smelling urine, a frequent urge to urinate, and discomfort during urination. In some cases, pyuria can occur without any symptoms, a condition known as asymptomatic pyuria.
== Diagnosis ==
Diagnosis of pyuria is typically made through a [[urinalysis]], a test that examines the content of the urine. A high number of white blood cells in the urine is indicative of pyuria. Further tests may be needed to determine the underlying cause of the pyuria.
== Treatment ==
Treatment for pyuria depends on the underlying cause. If a [[urinary tract infection]] is the cause, antibiotics are typically prescribed. For other causes, treatment may involve addressing the underlying condition, such as removing kidney stones or treating the sexually transmitted disease.
== See also ==
* [[Urinary tract infection]]
* [[Kidney stones]]
* [[Tuberculosis]]
* [[Gonorrhea]]
* [[Chlamydia]]
[[Category:Urological conditions]]
[[Category:Symptoms and signs: Urinary system]]
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