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A member asked:

My bun/cr is nornam but my microalbumin is abnormal do i need to see a nefro?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: You could still have a kidney issue, especially if you suffer from diabetes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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