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What is a critical BUN creatinine level?
A better measure is the ratio of BUN to creatinine found in your blood. Typically, the ratio of BUN to creatinine should be between 10:1 and 20:1. If it’s lower or higher than that, it may mean you have a problem with your kidneys or you may not be drinking enough water.
How can I lower my BUN and creatinine levels?
Here are 8 ways to naturally lower your creatinine levels.
- Don’t take supplements containing creatine.
- Reduce your protein intake.
- Eat more fiber.
- Talk with your healthcare provider about how much fluid you should drink.
- Lower your salt intake.
- Avoid overusing NSAIDs.
- Avoid smoking.
- Limit your alcohol intake.
What are the side effects of high creatinine?
If you have high creatinine levels, symptoms may include:
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- fatigue.
- changes in urination.
- high blood pressure.
- chest pains.
- muscle cramps.
When should I worry about creatinine levels?
A person with only one kidney may have a normal level of about 1.8 or 1.9. Creatinine levels that reach 2.0 or more in babies and 5.0 or more in adults may indicate severe kidney impairment.
What can cause high bun?
Dehydration refers to inadequate water and electrolyte balance in your cells, which can cause high BUN levels. Consult your physician for exact amounts based on your health status. In some cases, high BUN levels occur from excess stress or acute high blood pressure.
What could be the reason for high creatinine and low bun?
Continued below…. A high bun creatinine ratio can also result from dehydration, in which case the correction is usually simply to drink more water. An abnormally low bun creatinine ratio can also indicate kidney damage, in this case from intrinsic causes.
What medications cause elevated BUN?
Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and cyclosporine both cause a mild elevation of creatinine and BUN. ACE inhibitors are prescribed to treat high blood pressure and cyclosporine is a common immunosuppressant used post-transplant. It is also given to treat very high urine protein and rheumatoid arthritis.
What is a dangerous high bun level?
High BUN indicates increased protein breakdown, which is associated with decreased immune function. A study shows that patients with elevated BUN (> 20 mg/dl) have an increased risk of infection [R]. High BUN is associated with increased mortality in critically ill patients [R, R, R, R].