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What Causes High RDW And BUN Levels?
I just got my lab work results back for complete blood work and my rdw is high,bun/creat is high and my co2 is high, i was wondering if this may be why I am having such serve headaches, neck and back pain, to the point I am getting NO relief with otc meds
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
Hello dear,
High RDW seen in Anemia of chronic disese and anemia due to acute blood loss, vitaminB12 deficiency, folate deficiency.
High BUN/creat suggest kidney damage or chronic kidney disease.
There is a chnace of development of anaemia in kidney disease.
RDW high may be due to anemia of chronic disease and because of this you fell headache and back pain.
Please consult best MD physician in your area.
Hope this advise help you.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
High RDW seen in Anemia of chronic disese and anemia due to acute blood loss, vitaminB12 deficiency, folate deficiency.
High BUN/creat suggest kidney damage or chronic kidney disease.
There is a chnace of development of anaemia in kidney disease.
RDW high may be due to anemia of chronic disease and because of this you fell headache and back pain.
Please consult best MD physician in your area.
Hope this advise help you.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
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