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41 yo black female. bun 13 creat 1.16. what does/should this mean to me. if my gfr is to low, is it safe to purchase a kidney cleanse?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Please do not: Please do not use any kidney cleanse or over the counter supplements. See the doctor who ordered these tests.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/25/2016

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