Question 1

gastritis/gallbladder issues. pain in gut. labs show bun 28 ,creatine bun ratio 30.30.told to drink water. should i worry? gallbladder surgery soon.

Accepted Answer

Elevated BUN/cr: Would not worry. Likely due or  dehydration as most people do not drink enough fluids.  If other labs like creatinine alone are OK( which it appears to be as BUN is 28 and the ratio is 30 so creatinine has to be &lt; 1 ) and liver functions are OK ,  don't worry . BUN is slightly higher in older individuals. . Good luck with surgery.

https://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/bun/tab/faq/

Question 2

i have arfid (in therapy), 1 safe food, beef, only drink water. labs are all fine, but can't afford nutritionist. how do i add in carbs so i don't develop refeeding syndrome? 5"3, 102 pound, 43 yr old f. told i was at risk bc of no carb diet 6 years?

Accepted Answer

: Refeeding syndrome is defined as the typical clinical complications that occur due to fluid and electrolyte shifts during nutritional rehabilitation of significantly malnourished patients. In other words, these shifts are due to eating after a period of starvation, it is not specific for a type of food. The goal is to slowly increase calories to a goal of 1400-1600 calories and monitor symptoms.

Question 3

slight pitting edema on both shins none ankles. dry feet. sedentary. my doc thinks all is well with me. labs wk ago showed low bun 6mg/dl high gluc 120mg/dl - sodium 139 pot 3.9 chlor 106 co2 28 creat .8 calcium 10.2 b/cr 8 drink water 64-80 oz day?

Accepted Answer

Edema: Sounds like your doctor has it well in hand. If you are not as active the vein system in your legs become sluggish in getting blood back into the central circulation and fluid will leak out into the tissues. Your labs are reasonable. You can also wear knee high compression stockings to mobilize the fluid as well as elevating your feet above the level of your heart. Follow up with your doc also.

Question 4

i had lab work done. my blood sugar level can back high. was fasting blood work & didn't drink any water, would that cause the sugar level to be high?

Accepted Answer

High blood sugar tes: Test result probably not altered by not drinking water for a short time.  Double check the fasting blood sugar test and ask for the test that gives blood sugar average over the last three months or so, called HgAc1 to try to rule out diabetes.

Question 5

is it okay to drink water when fasting for blood work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drinking water is fine unless directed specifically by your physician to avoid it.  Fasting lab is looking for blood sugar and cholesterol which would be affected by coffee, food, and milk.  I usually recommend to my patients to take their routine meds even when fasting except for medications that would affect the blood sugar.

Question 6

can i drink water if i'm fasting for blood work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: water does not impact test results

Question 7

can you drink water when fasting for sibo breath testing?

Accepted Answer

: No not for 12hrs before the test

Question 8

when fasting for 12 hrs to do a blood test can u drink water ?

Accepted Answer

Fasting Blood Test: Yes, you can drink water and eat no food for your test.

Question 9

am i allowed to drink water while fasting for a blood sugar test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact you should drink a normal amount of non-caloric liquids to avoid becoming dehydrated, which can elevate blood sugar.

Question 10

when fasting for metabolic blood test can i drink water?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan water no lemon or additives can be taken before a fasting blood test.

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Gastritis/gallbladder issues. pain in gut. labs show bun 28 ,creatine bun ratio 30.30.told to drink water. should i worry? gallbladder surgery soon.

A member asked:

I have arfid (in therapy), 1 safe food, beef, only drink water. labs are all fine, but can't afford nutritionist. how do i add in carbs so i don't develop refeeding syndrome? 5"3, 102 pound, 43 yr old f. told i was at risk bc of no carb diet 6 years?

A member asked:

Slight pitting edema on both shins none ankles. dry feet. sedentary. my doc thinks all is well with me. labs wk ago showed low bun 6mg/dl high gluc 120mg/dl - sodium 139 pot 3.9 chlor 106 co2 28 creat .8 calcium 10.2 b/cr 8 drink water 64-80 oz day?

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I had lab work done. my blood sugar level can back high. was fasting blood work & didn't drink any water, would that cause the sugar level to be high?

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Is it okay to drink water when fasting for blood work?

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Can i drink water if i'm fasting for blood work?

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Can you drink water when fasting for sibo breath testing?

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When fasting for 12 hrs to do a blood test can u drink water ?

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Am i allowed to drink water while fasting for a blood sugar test?

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When fasting for metabolic blood test can i drink water?

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