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What causes elevated creatinine but normal bun?
Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis. A BUN/Creatinine ratio above the normal range can be caused by: Dehydration. Dehydration increases the blood levels of both BUN and creatinine but increases BUN more than creatinine [11].
What can cause a sudden increase in creatinine levels?
Possible causes of a higher creatinine level include: kidney damage or kidney failure. kidney infection. reduced blood flow to the kidneys….If you have high creatinine levels, symptoms may include:
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- fatigue.
- changes in urination.
- high blood pressure.
- chest pains.
- muscle cramps.
What increases urea and creatinine?
Dehydration generally causes BUN levels to rise more than creatinine levels. This causes a high BUN-to-creatinine ratio. Kidney disease or blockage of the flow of urine from your kidney causes both BUN and creatinine levels to go up.
What happens if serum urea is high?
Uremia can lead to kidney failure when left untreated. Someone with uremia may have seizures, loss of consciousness, heart attacks, and other life-threatening symptoms. Some will need a kidney transplant. Kidney failure may also damage other organs, so untreated uremia can result in liver or heart failure.
What is urea serum?
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.
What are the causes of lower than normal value of blood urea and serum creatinine?
Low values Low blood creatinine levels can mean lower muscle mass caused by a disease, such as muscular dystrophy, or by aging. Low levels can also mean some types of severe liver disease or a diet very low in protein. Pregnancy can also cause low levels.
What causes high levels of creatinine in urine?
The greater someone’s muscle mass, the higher their creatinine levels. For this reason, males tend to have higher creatinine levels than females. The primary way in which the body removes creatinine from the blood is by filtration through the kidneys and then excretion in the urine. What are normal and high levels?
What is the normal range of creatinine and urea levels?
Normal creatinine clearance for healthy women is 88-128 mL/min. and 97 to 137 mL/min. in males (normal levels may vary slightly between labs). Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level is another indicator of kidney function. Urea is also a metabolic byproduct which can build up if kidney function is impaired.
Should I be concerned about my creatinine level?
No. Looking at how much creatinine is in your blood is not the best way to check your kidney health. That’s because the level of creatinine in your blood is affected by your age, race, gender, and body size. (In other words, what’s considered “normal” depends on these factors.)
What is the treatment for high creatinine levels?
Seeking prompt medical advice and treatment can prevent a health issue from becoming more severe. The treatment for high creatinine levels depends on the underlying cause. When a kidney infection is responsible for high creatinine levels, treatment with an antibiotic should return them to normal.