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What can be done to reduce high protein-creatinine ratio and high kidney bun?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See a nephrologist: You have to treat the underlying kidney disease which is causing these abnormalities. See a nephrologist.

Answered 5/25/2013

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