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Does elevated bun indicate kidney damage even with normal creatinine? can a high protein diet cause it

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High bun: If the serum creatinine is normal, an elevated bun may indicate dehydration, gastrointestinal tract bleeding or a high protein diet.

Answered 2/20/2020

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