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I have been unwell with lyme disease & my bloodwork results drawn weekly show my albumin in the 5.6-5.8 range, does this mean very severe dehydration?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: An elevated albumin per se is not a yardstick for dehydration.

Answered 12/20/2014

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