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5 Αυγ 2023 · A BUN test measures the amount of urea nitrogen that's in your blood. Here's how your body typically forms and gets rid of urea nitrogen: Your liver produces ammonia — which contains nitrogen — after it breaks down proteins used by your body's cells.
30 Οκτ 2023 · Low BUN. Low BUN levels are rare. It's more likely if you have a small body. It could also point to: Liver disease
26 Ιουλ 2023 · A BUN test measures the level of urea nitrogen in the blood using a standard blood sample. Abnormal BUN levels may indicate problems with liver or kidney functioning. BUN stands...
What does low blood urea nitrogen mean? Low BUN levels aren’t common. However, you may have low BUN levels from the following: Low-protein diet. Small body type. Overhydration (too much water in your body). Liver disease.
11 Ιουλ 2023 · A low BUN level can be caused due to a variety of conditions. For example, a low-protein diet, like a strict vegetarian diet; malnutrition; or starvation, can decrease protein intake, thereby decreasing protein breakdown and, ultimately, urea production.
1 ημέρα πριν · Significant liver damage or disease may inhibit the production of urea which can cause BUN concentrations to fall. Low levels of BUN may occur in people who have liver failure, women who are pregnant, and to those who are overly hydrated.
Look for signs of serious disease, particularly scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis. Monitor possible side effects of medicines. Liver function tests check the levels of certain enzymes and proteins in your blood. Levels that are higher or lower than usual can mean liver problems.
