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Elevated wbc level
I have always elevated wbc level have recurrent uti chronic prostate what can be reason for same ? And test needed
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Infection. Is the cause.
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Your dressings and habits... If that's ok, you have to check for blood sugar levels
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Elevated WBC is due to infection
Urine culture and sensitivity to be done
Prostate kindly visit a general surgeon
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There might be many probable diagnosis of the situation.. need to have many more clinical information to get a proper diagnosis. You can go for USG prostate and blood test PSA
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Persistently elevated WBC (leukocytosis) with recurrent UTI and chronic prostatitis suggests ongoing infection/inflammation. Here's the analysis:
Likely Causes:
1. Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis:
- Persistent prostatic infection causes elevated WBC
- Bacteria: E. coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella
- Hard to treat due to poor antibiotic penetration
2. Recurrent UTI:
- Incomplete treatment leading to reinfection
- Prostatic focus acting as bacterial reservoir
3. Other Causes of Elevated WBC:
- Chronic inflammation
- Stress/smoking
- Medications (steroids)
- Bone marrow disorders (rare)
Recommended Tests:
1. Complete Blood Count with Differential:
- Identify which WBC type is elevated
- Neutrophils = bacterial infection
- Lymphocytes = viral/chronic inflammation
2. Urine Tests:
- Urine culture and sensitivity
- Urine routine microscopy
- Post-prostatic massage urine sample
3. Prostate-Specific:
- PSA levels
- Prostatic fluid culture
- Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)
- Prostate biopsy if PSA elevated
4. Additional:
- Blood culture if fever present
- Kidney function tests (creatinine)
- Ultrasound abdomen/pelvis
Treatment Approach:
- Long-term antibiotics (4-6 weeks): Fluoroquinolones or Trimethoprim
- Alpha-blockers for urinary symptoms
- NSAIDs for inflammationNever stop antibiotics midway. Drink 3-4 liters water daily. Avoid alcohol/spicy foods. If WBC remains high after infection treatment, hematologist consultation needed.
- Adequate hydrationGet CBC with differential and urine culture urgently. Consult urologist for comprehensive prostate evaluation. Complete full antibiotic course even if symptoms improve. Follow-up WBC after treatment.
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need more history, symptomatology and investigations to make an opinion.
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I want ur detailed history
Any other symptoms?
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I need detailed history
Wbc can be elevated in acute infections
First rule out the infection and treat...
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
Usg
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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Belgaum
Consult online will guide you
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Dr. Mohammed Salman Mohiuddin
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Hyderabad
Consult a urologist and internal medicine doctor physically for proper evaluation treatment and management
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Dr. Agnibin Kundu
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11 yrs exp
Kolkata
prostatis and recurrent UTI may be the cause
Next Steps
Need to consult in details
Health Tips
Plenty of water
Local hygine
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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