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Male in mid-twenties, bun 25 mg/dl, anion gap 3, estimated gfr 80 ml/min/1.73m2. could a high protein diet or exercise cause these numbers? is my kidney damage or not working right? what can cause this?

Q: male in mid-twenties, bun 25 mg/dl, anion gap 3, estimated gfr 80 ml/min/1.73m2. could a high protein diet or exercise cause these numbers? is my kidney damage or not working right? what can cause this?

: You do have a reduced kidney filtering function. Your PCP is very likely to refer you to a nephrologist to expedite the diagnostic process and to start a proper treatment if needed.

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You do have a reduced kidney filtering function. Your PCP is very likely to refer you to a nephrologist to expedite the diagnostic process and to start a proper treatment if needed.

Answered 2/18/2023

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A member asked:

Male in mid-twenties, bun 25 mg/dl, anion gap 3, estimated gfr 80 ml/min/1.73m2. could a high protein diet or exercise cause these numbers? is my kidney damage or not working right? what can cause this?

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