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What do you suggest if my fiance has had several tests done that always come back with a low bun, potassium and inr. why?
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Partially normal: Low BUN is normal. There's no lower limit of normal. Low INR is also normal unless he's on an anticoagulant medicine. Low potassium is not normal. The causes are: diuretics, diarrhea, vomiting, ng drainage, XS alcohol use, XS laxative use, or adrenal hyperplasia/adenoma with excess aldosterone production. If he's truly below the lower limit of normal, that should be investigated.
Answered 7/26/2014
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