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Overlook My Labs

Posted on Thu, 25 Oct 2018

Question: Overlook my labs

Follow up: Dr. Ravi Bansal (6 minutes later)

I am worried about my kidneys. I have taken tetracycline for my acne in the last few weeks and also could be a bit dehydrated.

Follow up: Dr. Ravi Bansal (29 hours later)

guessing this is not goong to be answered

Answered by Dr. Ravi Bansal (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Your reports are normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

i have seen the reports. dont worry they are normal.

do you have any symptoms and why did you those tests. that is important.

early signs of kidney disease are
1. high blood pressure
2. swelling in legs and
3. reports

if you are worried to rule out kidney problem try to get ultrasound KUB and urine routine and urine spot Protein/creatinine ratio

your blood report are normal

best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ravi Bansal (6 hours later)

Thanks doc. I was just concerned with the bun creatinine ratio. I feel a lot better now.

Answered by Dr. Ravi Bansal (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
hi.

bun creatinine ratio shoukd be 20:1. but it can vary with hydration level and diet. so i feel you should disregard it and monitor serum creatinine values

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Ravi Bansal (14 hours later)

Thanks doc. My serum creatinine 0.6 was on there as you saw going over my labs. It’s always been 0.6-0.8

Since you say my labs are normal
I am happy to not worry. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ravi Bansal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi

Detailed Answer:
please close the discussion from your end if tereare no questions .

thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D