My father has a serum creatinine level of 2.18 and high uric acid. He has a heart problem and the doctor recommended bypass surgery, but his creatinine and uric acid levels are elevated. Is there any medicine that can help lower these levels before surgery?

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My wife's kidney profile tests came back mostly normal, but her Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level was low at 5.9. Is this something to be concerned about? What could we do to get it within the normal range? Is it common for BUN to be low, or should we look into this further?

no problem it's normal

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I'm really concerned about my high creatine levels and not sure how to manage or lower it. I'm feeling pretty awful and could really use some advice or remedies. Can you help?

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I've just had a routine ultrasound and it turns out my left kidney is now just 7.5 cm, even though my right one seems to be normal. When I had a scan about five years ago, the left kidney was 10 cm. I also did a urine test that showed 100 mgdL of protein and my serum creatinine level is at 1.24. Should I be worried about this? Could this be Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)?

While these findings could indicate early kidney issues, including CKD, its important to get a thorough evaluation from a nephrologist. They will be able to assess the underlying cause of the kidney size change, proteinuria, and creatinine elevation. With early intervention and appropriate treatment, kidney function can often be preserved, so dont delay in seeking specialized care.

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