What is the normal range of pus cells in stool?

Dear RAVI SHANKER BANSAL ji,

Your report shows pus cells 10–15 and RBC 4–5. If these values are from a urine test, they are higher than the usual range and may indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI), inflammation or irritation in the urinary tract. RBCs are red blood cells, and their presence may indicate a small amount of blood in the urine. However, these results alone cannot confirm the exact cause.

What could be the reasons?

• Urinary tract infection (UTI): May cause burning while passing urine, frequent urination, lower abdominal pain or cloudy urine.
• Kidney or urinary stones: May cause blood in the urine and pain in the side, back or lower abdomen.
• Other causes: Inflammation, irritation or sample contamination can also affect the results.

Please consult a doctor and show the complete report. Depending on your symptoms, the doctor may recommend a urine culture or other tests. Antibiotics are needed only when a bacterial infection is suspected or confirmed; do not start antibiotics on your own.

What precautions should you take?

• Drink enough water unless your doctor has advised you to restrict fluids.
• Do not hold your urine for long periods.
• Maintain normal personal hygiene.
• Avoid taking antibiotics or other medicines without medical advice.
• If you have fever, chills, severe back or side pain, vomiting, visible blood in your urine or difficulty passing urine, seek urgent medical care.

Please clarify a few things: Is this a urine test report? Do you have burning while passing urine, lower abdominal pain, fever or blood visible in the urine? Your age and symptoms will help guide you on the appropriate next steps.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth

Dear Faraz Pardeshi ji,

The normal range of pus cells (white blood cells) in a stool test is generally 0–4 cells per high-power field (HPF), or less than 5 cells/HPF. A small number within this range is usually considered normal.

If your report shows more than 5 pus cells/HPF, it may indicate inflammation or infection in the intestine, especially when you also have frequent loose motions.

What Do Increased Pus Cells in Stool Mean?

Pus cells are white blood cells that can appear when the intestine is irritated or inflamed. An increased number may occur due to

• Bacterial intestinal infections

• Infectious gastroenteritis

• Inflammatory bowel disease

• Other causes of intestinal inflammation

Pus cells alone cannot identify the exact infection or confirm that antibiotics are needed. Your doctor may consider your symptoms and other stool-test findings before deciding treatment.

What Should You Do for Frequent Loose Motions?

Since your doctor has already advised a stool test, show the complete report to them. Depending on the findings, they may recommend additional stool tests, blood tests, or specific treatment.

Meanwhile

• Drink enough fluids to prevent dehydration.

• Consider ORS if you are having frequent watery stools.

• Eat light, easily digestible food.

• Avoid very oily or spicy foods temporarily.

• Do not start antibiotics without medical advice.

When Should You See a Doctor Quickly?

Seek medical attention if loose motions are accompanied by

• Blood or significant mucus in stool

• High fever

• Severe abdominal pain

• Repeated vomiting

• Signs of dehydration

• Very frequent diarrhea

• Persistent symptoms despite treatment

In short: 0–4 pus cells/HPF is generally considered normal. More than 5 cells/HPF can suggest intestinal inflammation or infection and should be interpreted along with your symptoms and complete stool report.

How HexaHealth Can Assist You

• Connect you with an experienced gastroenterologist.

• Help you find a suitable partner hospital.

• Assist with booking a consultation.

• Help coordinate recommended diagnostic tests.

• Guide you about treatment options after your doctor's evaluation.

• Assist with hospital coordination if further treatment is required.

• Provide guidance regarding applicable insurance or cashless treatment options at partner hospitals.

Wishing you and your family good health always.
Warm regards,
Team HexaHealth

REPORT SHOWS PUS CELL10 10-15 AMD RBC4-5