Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
154 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does Elevation In Creatinine Level Suggest?

I am taking a nursing renal open book test and I am stumped. The question is regarding a pt. whose Bun is elevated but creatinine and lytes are normal. The questions I have to chose from are: The result of a high protein diet or The result of a lab error or renal failure or normal post dialysis labs Would you please help me?
posted on Tue, 25 Feb 2014
Twitter Sat, 30 Aug 2014 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 1 Sep 2014 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for wiring in.

If BUN is high but creatinine is normal, then the kidney is generally not damaged but is not getting adequate blood supply due to another problem such as dehydration or heart failure. BUN levels can increase with the amount of protein in the diet. High-protein diets may cause abnormally high BUN levels and this might be the likely possibility.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Creatinine


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does Elevation In Creatinine Level Suggest?

Hi, Thanks for wiring in. If BUN is high but creatinine is normal, then the kidney is generally not damaged but is not getting adequate blood supply due to another problem such as dehydration or heart failure. BUN levels can increase with the amount of protein in the diet. High-protein diets may cause abnormally high BUN levels and this might be the likely possibility.