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What Does This Blood Test Result For Tingling Sensation In Body Indicate?
I am 71 and on my Comprehensive Metabolic Panel my Glucose is 101, BUN 21, Creatinine 1.1 all were normal, BUT the GFR is 52/1.73m2 (low). I have noticed this before and no one seems to see it but me. Since I am not African why is this so low. This report is from the hospital as I was admitted for a TIA which I don t think I had as all test were normal and I still have some tingling yet but the GFR seems to keep being missed or glossed over, so why is it low?
Wed, 15 Jul 2020
Hello,
Sometimes, GFR is declined with age in some cases, and that's normal; unless there is no other metabolic illness. This is explaining why your doctors won't care about your GFR levels. I think you should get them rechecked and keep regular follow up with kidney specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Sometimes, GFR is declined with age in some cases, and that's normal; unless there is no other metabolic illness. This is explaining why your doctors won't care about your GFR levels. I think you should get them rechecked and keep regular follow up with kidney specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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