Question 1

elevated bun, elevated k+ , elevated chloride, normal creatinine, and  decreased co2. 
could this indicate kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I need more information in order to optimally answer your question. However, at a glance, the best indicator of kidney function is creatinine clearance. BUN can be elevated from other processes. I would need to look at the lab report to confirm your impressions. You are too young to have CKD. You should review the labs with the doctor who ordered them.

Question 2

what does a high bun and creatinine reading indicate?

Accepted Answer

Co-tango usually: The BUN is usually 10 times the creatinine. When the creatinine goes up, the BUN goes up similarly to roughly keep this proportion, in most kidney disease states.

The notable exception is when the creatinine goes up say by 20% to 1.2, but the BUN goes up *5 to 50.  This strongly suggests a pre-renal state, commonly dehydration. 

Mild elevations of BUN with normal creatinines aren't of concern.

Question 3

im 27 m,my creatinine is 0.92 six month back now its 1.02 & bun is 7.9 to 6.1 now why creatinine increase & bun decrease is it normally they fluctuate?

Accepted Answer

They fluctuate: Especially if you put on a some muscle. When I was lifting weights every day, my creatinine ran 1.6-1.8.  BUN goes up if you eat a steak. Best wishes.

Question 4

what's a way to decrease high bun and creatinine in my blood?

Accepted Answer

Get it evaluated: First of all, determine the cause and treat that. These values are usually high because of a reduction in kidney function or dehydration. See a kidney specialist (nephrologist).

Question 5

what can low bun and creatinine indicate when you 21 yrs old?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Low cr may be completely normal in a young patient and indicates good kidney function. Other causes of low serum cr are  low muscle mass, which can occur in very small stature people, advanced age, bed bound individuals, and in patients with cirrhosis. Low BUN can be caused by poor nutrition or increased fluid intake.

Question 6

how can the bun/creatinine ratio indicate dehydration?

Accepted Answer

May be helpful: There are many causes of an elevated BUN or elevated creatinine, and the ratio between them must be interpreted in the clinical context of each specific patient. What is commonly referred to as "dehydration" usually causes an increase in the BUN to creatinine ratio, but other significant conditions may cause a similar rise and need to be considered, especially if there is an acute illness involved.

Question 7

what does an increase in bun, creatinine and alt indicate?

Accepted Answer

Liver and kidney: All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that. The results you allude to are for liver and kidney function, but it is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion form the data you provided.

Question 8

58+ f: does creatinine 0.81 [.5 - .8], bun 16.04 [7.9 - 20], bun/cr 19.8 [9-23], uric acid 5, ca 9.22 indicate any kidney or liver disorder ?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not a complete workup. It has little to do with the liver. A few percent of healthies fall slightly outside reference ranges by definition, and a physically fit woman will often (if not usually) have a creatinine &gt;0.80.

Question 9

i am 73 years old. my recent blood test results indicate bun of 29 and creatinine of .87. a bun/creatinine ratio of 33. i had not had anything to drink for around 13-14 hours before the test. is there a concern here with the high bun and ratio?

Accepted Answer

: Your creatinine is in a good range (but always send normal values for you lab as the can differ between labs).  Unless your body weight if very low.  You need to have your Dr give you your eGFR as better measure of kidney function.  Dehydration can increase the ratio sometimes. Discuss with your team.

Question 10

does elevated bun indicate kidney damage even with normal creatinine? can a high protein diet cause it

Accepted Answer

High bun: If the serum creatinine is normal, an elevated bun may indicate dehydration, gastrointestinal tract bleeding or a high protein diet.

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Im 27 m,my creatinine is 0.92 six month back now its 1.02 & bun is 7.9 to 6.1 now why creatinine increase & bun decrease is it normally they fluctuate?

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What's a way to decrease high bun and creatinine in my blood?

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How can the bun/creatinine ratio indicate dehydration?

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What does an increase in bun, creatinine and alt indicate?

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58+ f: does creatinine 0.81 [.5 - .8], bun 16.04 [7.9 - 20], bun/cr 19.8 [9-23], uric acid 5, ca 9.22 indicate any kidney or liver disorder ?

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I am 73 years old. my recent blood test results indicate bun of 29 and creatinine of .87. a bun/creatinine ratio of 33. i had not had anything to drink for around 13-14 hours before the test. is there a concern here with the high bun and ratio?

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Does elevated bun indicate kidney damage even with normal creatinine? can a high protein diet cause it

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