Lab Results Bun/Creatinine Serum/Ratios
08/06/2010 |
Question:
The doctor has my mom on high blood pressure pills (lisinopril) and hydrochlorothiazide. They didn`t discuss alternative ways or natural ways or ask her about her diet or lifestyle. Her lab test has a lot of numbers we don`t understand. Can you tell me if you see a major problem or your thoughts on alternative ways so she can discuss with her doctor. She`s 55 Glucose, Serum 95 Bun 15 Creatinine, Serum 1.02H eGFR 56L.
Answer:
Her eGFR (which is an indication of kidney function) is a little low, and it is possible that she has had some kidney damage from high blood pressure. Lifestyle changes that may help include:
not smoking limiting salt, cholesterol, and saturated fat intake – increasing fruit and vegetable intake losing weight if neededBoth lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide are good medications for controlling blood pressure, and lisinopril also helps to protect kidney function. If her blood pressure remains well-controlled, her kidney damage (while lower than normal) may be stable and not progress any further.
I notice that your title mentions “BUN/serum creatinine ratios.” So in case you were wondering, your mom’s is not abnormal: 15/1.02 = 14.7 (up to 20 is normal).
For more information:
Go to the Kidney Diseases health topic.