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What do you suggest if my mother has a bun of 53, creatinine 1.81. bun/creating ratio is 27. electrolytes normal.?

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Mild renal failure: She should be under the care of a competent nephrologist unless she has simply damaged her kidneys temporarily by taking too many NSAIDs.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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