Question 1

bun creatinine low what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Ignore it. Reference ranges are set so that several percent of healthy people fall outside. It's not the "healthy range." best wishes.

Question 2

low creatinine and elevated bun/creatinine ratioplease interpret?

Accepted Answer

See below: An elevated BUN with normal creatinine and a ratio of  [generally more than 18-20] occurs most commonly in dehydrated individuals and is not a sign of kidney damage.It may also occur in in certain other conditions like  bleeding in the intestines, artificial nutrition intravenously of Amino Acids and use of steroids.Your doctor determines its significance.

Question 3

what does it mean if both bun & creatinine levels are good, but the ratio is high?

Accepted Answer

Actual values: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, if both creatinine and BUN are normal you do not need to worry about the ratio.

Question 4

hi dr. if normal range for bun/creatinine is 8-20 should i be alarmed if mine is 23?

Accepted Answer

Bun: It is common for bun to be mildly elevated and to normalize when the test is repeated. The BUN number can be temporarily increased depending on the body current state of hydration. Try hydrating a little a few hours before your next blood test.

Question 5

my creatinine is 0.33. my bun is 7 and bun/creatinine is 21. is the low creatinine any cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

No: This is never a concern.

Question 6

i have a high bun/ creatinine level (28) and a low creatinine level (0.5) .  should i be concerned or do something?

Accepted Answer

No: Low creatinine never means anything bad. Reference ranges are set so that a few percent of healthies fall outside arbitrarily. The ratio could be up if you ate a couple of burgers. You're physician's not worried. Stay physically fit and you'll probably have a long and happy life. Best wishes.

Question 7

is bun/creatinine ratio 31.7 ok?

Accepted Answer

How do you FEEL?: Labs mean nothing apart from the person's history and physical. This could be a young girl who recently enjoyed a generous lean chicken dinner.

Question 8

meaning of  bun/creatinine ratio?

Accepted Answer

Defines kidney prob: Bun=blood urea nitrogen, byproduct of proteins ingested, if rise to high levels due to kidney problem, can cause toxic affects on the body.
Creatinine= measurement of renal function. Normal bun/cr ratio about 10. The higher that ratio, the more likely it is not intrinsic kidney disease per se, but reduction in blood flow or volume to kidney, like when on strong diuretic-prerenal-reversible.

Question 9

what causes elevated bun/creatinine ratio?

Accepted Answer

Decrease in flow.: Bun=blood urea nitrogen, byproduct of proteins ingested, if rise to high levels due to kidney problem, can cause toxic affects on the body.
Creatinine= measurement of renal function. Normal bun/cr ratio about 10. The higher that ratio, the more likely it is not intrinsic kidney disease per se, but reduction in blood flow or volume to kidney, like when on strong diuretic-prerenal-reversible.

Question 10

what does bun/creatinine ratio of 29 mean?

Accepted Answer

depends: The 'normal' ratio is 10:1, this will increase if you become volume depleted. Steroids, high protein diet , gastrointestinal bleeding and renal failure can raise the ratio.

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