What is a high BUN level?
Generally, a high BUN level means your kidneys aren’t working well. But elevated BUN can also be due to: Dehydration, resulting from not drinking enough fluids or for other reasons. Urinary tract obstruction.
Should I be worried if my BUN level is high?
Normal BUN levels can vary, but generally a high level of blood urea nitrogen is a sign that your kidneys are not working correctly. However, abnormal results don’t always indicate that you have a medical condition needing treatment.
What does a BUN of 44 mean?
In patients with GI bleeding and no renal disease, a BUN level over 40 mg/dL with a normal creatinine level suggests significant GI blood loss. A BUN level greater than 85 mg/dL with a normal creatinine level may indicate a loss of 2 or more units of blood into the GI tract.
What does a high bun mean in a blood test?
Normal BUN levels vary, but high levels in your blood sample usually mean your kidneys aren’t working normally. They can be a sign of kidney disease or failure. Higher than normal BUN levels may also indicate dehydration, high-protein diet, medications, burns or other conditions. Your doctor tell you what your results mean.
What causes elevated BUN levels?
– Cut back on vigorous exercise. – Don’t take supplements containing creatine. – Reduce your protein intake. – Eat more fiber. – Talk to your doctor about how much fluid you should drink. – Try chitosan supplements. – Take WH30+
What does it mean if your bun levels are high?
If your doctor suspects that you have kidney disease or damage
Does a high bun blood test mean liver damage?
The blood urea nitrogen test, which is also called a BUN or serum BUN test, measures how much of the waste product you have in your blood. If your levels are off the normal range, this could mean that either your kidneys or your liver may not be working properly. Your doctor may order a BUN test as part of a routine checkup.