I had UTI 3 weeks ago and was ordered to repeat urinalysis after my antibiotics. Bacteria and pus gone but now had RBC +1 in my urine which has increased to +3 after 2 weeks. My KUB ultrasound result is OK, no stones nor abnormal findings. What could be the cause? I have also undergone hysterectomy a year ago. so, could that be the cause?
Thank you for the query. I would like to know your age, whether you have any associated comorbidities like Diabetes Mellitus and also whether you are on an any Hormone replacement therapy (since you have undergone hysterectomy). Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can arise due to a number of causes. Since you have undergone Hysterectomy, you are in a surgical post menopausal state. The vaginal area becomes Chat Doctor.  Hormone replacement therapy may have some protective effect (provided you don't have other contraindications)Diabetes mellitus (increased blood sugar) may lead to frequent UTI. Hence, it is advisable to get your blood sugar (Fasting and post radial) checked, if you haven't got them tested yet.PUB USG may not always reveal stones, specially small ones (X-ray PUB may be more useful in this regard). I would also like to know whether the residual urinary volume (RUN) was done during your USG. Increased RUN may be a reason for recurrent UTI. I would advise you to