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Glomerular Filtration Rate

A glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is the measure of blood that passes through the kidneys per minute, which is used to determine the function of the kidneys. A blood sample is taken, and the creatinine level of your blood is combined with various other factors, and the glomerular filtration rate is estimated. If the GFR is above 90 mL/min, it indicates minimal or no function loss, whereas if it is 15 mL/min or below that, it suggests renal failure.

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Is slightly low eGFR a reason to worry?

Query: Hi doctor, I do not have any real complaints. I just got my laboratory test results. They show BUN (blood urea nitrogen) 29.1 mg/dl, creatinine 1.01, BUN/creatinine ratio 29 and eGFR 64. I do not have any bad symptoms other than some retention of fluid. I urinate a lot but I am on Triamterene 75/50...  Read Full »

Dr. Krishna Somani

Dr. Krishna Somani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like to know your age and how your heart functions. Do you have any recent 2D (two dimension) echo done? Regarding serum creatinine and BUN (blood urea nitrogen), they are normal. But, eGFR - estimated glomerular filtration rate is slightly low. That...  Read Full »

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