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Is GFR Level Of 90 A Cause For Concern?
Question: Hello,
Given very normal BUN/Cr levels, is a GFR of 90 considered low for a healthy 24 year old male caucasian athlete?
This is during a ER visit for tachycardia, normal blood work and after urinating a lot (possibly a bit dehydrated) due to stress.
Given very normal BUN/Cr levels, is a GFR of 90 considered low for a healthy 24 year old male caucasian athlete?
This is during a ER visit for tachycardia, normal blood work and after urinating a lot (possibly a bit dehydrated) due to stress.
Brief Answer:
Your Renal function s normal not to be worried for .
Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for query .
A GFR of 90 with normal Blood Urea Nitrogen and Serum creatinine can be considered to be normal and does not suggest any kidney disease .
Tachycardia that you had could be due anxiety or exercise related .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
Your Renal function s normal not to be worried for .
Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for query .
A GFR of 90 with normal Blood Urea Nitrogen and Serum creatinine can be considered to be normal and does not suggest any kidney disease .
Tachycardia that you had could be due anxiety or exercise related .
Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.
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