Question 1

wouldn't albumin be high if your dehydrated?

Accepted Answer

ALBUMIN: Yes, blood gets concentrated and some readings/ levels in blood would be falsely elevated.

Question 2

my s.crea increased from .96mg/dl4yrsago- 1.09mg/dl last month.and now it is 1.1mg/dl. my urinalysis is (-) for albumin/glucose/blood.am i healthy?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine: Creatinine is not a measure of general health. It is related to the kidney function, but even then, it's not the measure to go by determining whether your kidneys are working well or not. Glomerular filtration rate is the measurement used to determine kidney function. Creatinine value is used in calculating it but your body weight and other values are also needed to determine it.

Question 3

my s.crea increased from .96mg/dl4yrsago- 1.09mg/dl last month.and now it is 1.1mg/dl. my urinalysis is (-)for albumin/glucose/blood.am i okay/normal?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine: Creatinine is not a measure of general health. It is related to the kidney function, but even then, it's not the measure to go by determining whether your kidneys are working well or not. Glomerular filtration rate is the measurement used to determine kidney function. Creatinine value is used in calculating it but your body weight and other values are also needed to determine it.

Question 4

will a paracentesis hurt?

Accepted Answer

Depends on who: Is performing it.  I've a patient who has a favorite radiologist perform his, because "he's always painless."  it should not hurt much, but the degree depends on whose doing it and your state of mind anticipating it.

Question 5

how to increase albumin naturally?

Accepted Answer

Increase albumin: To increase your Albumin you need to ingest protein.  You have certain conditions, such as cirrhosis of the liver and you may not be able to increase it. How low is your albumin? Do you have a gastroenterologist (g)? If you do, see the g. Good luck.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: albumin?

Accepted Answer

A protein: Albumins are proteins which dissolve in water and are not covered with chains of sugars.  The most common is serum albumin.  These molecules transport other molecules which don't dissolve in water very well.  But its main function is to regulate the amount of water in the blood.  Another type of Albumin is the protein in egg whites.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: paracentesis?

Accepted Answer

Definition provided: Paracentesis is a procedure where accumulated fluid in the abdominal cavity is removed.  Most often the fluid is an abnormal build-up of ascites, which can occur in liver, heart and occasionally kidney failure, may be present as part of malignancy or other rarer conditions.  It entails identifying a pocket of fluid, sometimes under x-ray guidance, and then having a needle or catheter inserted.

Question 8

why should albumin bolus be given?

Accepted Answer

Albumin Bolus: It is given to replace intravascular volume rapidly and raisee blood pressure.

Question 9

when is an albumin infusion necessary?

Accepted Answer

Rarely: There are other ways to build up blood volume. Albumin does not last very long. It is usually given when other types of infusion have already been done.

Question 10

what is the meaning of  globulin  4,1 and  albumin 2.8?

Accepted Answer

Blood tests: There are a few diseases that leap out from blood tests.  Most of the time, however, blood tests don't tell the doctor much on their own.  These results fall into the second group, not very specific.  They do not sound alarming.

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My s.crea increased from .96mg/dl4yrsago- 1.09mg/dl last month.and now it is 1.1mg/dl. my urinalysis is (-) for albumin/glucose/blood.am i healthy?

A member asked:

My s.crea increased from .96mg/dl4yrsago- 1.09mg/dl last month.and now it is 1.1mg/dl. my urinalysis is (-)for albumin/glucose/blood.am i okay/normal?

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Will a paracentesis hurt?

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How to increase albumin naturally?

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What is the definition or description of: albumin?

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What is the definition or description of: paracentesis?

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Why should albumin bolus be given?

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What is the meaning of globulin 4,1 and albumin 2.8?

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