Understanding Elevated Urea Nitrogen: Kidney Health Insights
Elevated blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels! Dr. Chen, I would like to ask you about my recent company health check report. It shows urine protein at 1+, blood urea nitrogen at 22.9 (normal range 6.7-21.3), and serum creatinine at 1.1 (normal range 0.4-1.4). The elevated blood urea...
Dr. Chen Jianyu reply Internal Medicine
1. Yes, there may be an issue with the kidneys. 2. Please identify the causes of abnormal proteinuria and blood urea nitrogen levels, and follow up with a nephrologist for treatment. Avoid taking medications indiscriminately in daily life. 3. I cannot answer regarding your skin m...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Urea Nitrogen: Kidney Health Insights
Understanding Creatinine Levels and Kidney Function in Fitness Enthusiasts
Creatinine levels Hello, during a recent company health check-up, my serum creatinine level was 1.1. I am 38 years old, and the doctor mentioned that my kidney function is not very good. This has made me a bit worried, especially since Taiwan is known as a dialysis kingdom. I rea...
Dr. Chen Jianyu reply Internal Medicine
1. A creatinine level of 1.1 is still within the normal range. 2. Having a high muscle mass does not impose a burden on the kidneys. 3. If there are any concerns, it is still recommended to visit an outpatient clinic for examination. Thanks, Chen Jianyu, March 28, 101.[Read More] Understanding Creatinine Levels and Kidney Function in Fitness Enthusiasts
Understanding Uremia: Kidney Dialysis, Symptoms, and Life Expectancy
Uremia Hello Doctor: My friend is 56 years old and was diagnosed with uremia due to diabetes at the end of last year. He has been experiencing continuous vomiting and has now started dialysis. Will the vomiting symptoms decrease after starting dialysis? How long can he expect to ...
Dr. Chen Jianyu reply Internal Medicine
1. If vomiting is caused by uremic symptoms, it should improve after dialysis; if it is not caused by uremia, vomiting will likely persist. 2. Dialysis is not a terminal condition; the duration of life is more closely related to the control of diabetes and its vascular complicati...[Read More] Understanding Uremia: Kidney Dialysis, Symptoms, and Life Expectancy
Understanding RPR and TPHA Test Results: What You Need to Know
I am troubled and upset about the issues related to RPR and TPHA! Hello, Dr. Chen! I have been a user of intravenous drugs and have been on methadone for several years. I undergo regular RPR blood tests every six months, and while I have had abnormal results at times, they have r...
Dr. Chen Jianyu reply Internal Medicine
The text does not mention the RPR value or a series of reports. Since the interpretation of syphilis indices may result in false-positive reports, please consult a specialized infectious disease physician. Thank you![Read More] Understanding RPR and TPHA Test Results: What You Need to Know