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I was just wondering why does blood urea nitrogen bun decreases hepatic failure ?

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BUN liver: Urea is produced thru the ornithine cycle in the liver thus BUN levels reflect functioning of the liver/kidneys.

Answered 6/10/2014

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I have gallstones, was having some pain, and not feeling to well. Also pain in back lower right side. My blood work shows CREATININE 1.11, BUN/CREATININE RATIO 23, UREA NITROGEN (BUN) 26. Everything else was normal. What could cause this?

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A member asked:

Can you explain what 12.86mg/dl bun (blood urea nitrogen) and 1.34 mg/dl creatinine mean?

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A member asked:

What does these results mean? 27 mg/dl bun (blood urea nitrogen) and 1.3 mg/dl creatinine?

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A member asked:

What does a 12.86mg/dl bun (blood urea nitrogen) and 1.34 mg/dl creatinine mean? Should i be worried?

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A member asked:

Is my bloodwork concerning? A/G Ratio: 2.6 (Albumin, 4.9 and Globulin, 1.9 were normal). Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): 21 mg/dl (normal range is 6-20 mg/dl) Red Blood Count High: 5.57 (normal is 3.77-5.28 10E6/ul). All other values normal. Male, age 30?

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