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Bmp results: elevated bun, elevated k+ , elevated chloride, decreased co2. could this indicate kidney failure? potentially from ivig?

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Dr. James Lin answered

Here are some...: Please bring your current concern to the doctor providing IVIG treatment, which may lead to kidney failure, especially in those of >65, with diabetes, on other kidney-insulting drugs, etc.

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Answered 11/1/2015

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