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What Does Elevated Serum Blood Urea Nitrogen Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2014
Question: Good morning! I had a gangrenous gall bladder removed in Oct. The gangrene had grown in to my liver and I also had a huge abscess on my liver. Three tubes drained me, but I just got a report from a blood draw: UREA NITROGEN, SERUM 29 (H) 7-25 MG/DL DE. So it looks like I am 5 points higher than the range. Should I be concerned?
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: There is no cause for worry Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, There is absolutely no reason to be worried about marginally elevated Serum Blood Urea Nitrogen. The most commonest cause for elevation is dehydration most likely due to decreased consumption of water. Ensuring good intake of fluids atleast 3 liter a day is all that is required. There is no cause for worry. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD
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What Does Elevated Serum Blood Urea Nitrogen Indicate?

Brief Answer: There is no cause for worry Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, There is absolutely no reason to be worried about marginally elevated Serum Blood Urea Nitrogen. The most commonest cause for elevation is dehydration most likely due to decreased consumption of water. Ensuring good intake of fluids atleast 3 liter a day is all that is required. There is no cause for worry. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD