Is high BUN serious?
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 high BUN creatinine level mean?
Results that are higher than this range mean there is an excess of BUN in the blood, which could mean your kidneys are not getting the proper blood flow. An excessively high ratio could also reveal conditions such as congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, or severe dehydration.
How do I get my BUN levels down?
Proper hydration is the most effective way to lower BUN levels. A low-protein diet can also help lower BUN levels. A medication wouldn’t be recommended to lower BUN levels….Lower BUN levels can indicate:
- liver failure.
- malnutrition.
- severe lack of protein in the diet.
- overhydration.
What does an elevated BUN indicate?
Elevated BUN levels may signal that your body is unable to remove wastes effectively, because of dehydration. Of course, additional tests would be necessary. The Muscular Dystrophy Association indicates that muscle cells “break open” during degeneration.
What does it mean if your bun is elevated?
The BUN is a blood test, and like the urine test, an elevated BUN may indicate that you’re consuming more protein than your body needs. However, an elevated BUN may also be due to kidney disease, congestive heart failure, a recent heart attack or dehydration and may require further testing.
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 are the symptoms of elevated BUN levels?
Nausea or vomiting. Nausea or vomiting is a torturous symptom that occurs easily when BUN is elevated.