Kidney Function Guide: High Creatinine, BUN & Renal Health

High creatinine and BUN levels often indicate changes in renal health. Improve kidney function through diet, vitamin intake, and understanding the five stages of function.

20 Percent Kidney Function

Patients whose kidney function has dropped to a mere 20 percent are likely to be facing renal failure soon. At this stage of renal disease, it becomes a life and death matter for patients to take good care of themselves.

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About Lisinopril & Kidney Function

Lisinopril is a commonly prescribed angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Although it is routinely given to patients with high blood pressure, it is also given to kidney patients without hypertension as a preventive measure.

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Causes of Increased BUN & Creatinine Unrelated to Kidney Function

Creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, or BUN, are both nitrogen-containing waste products generated by muscular activity. Many patients panic if lab results come back with elevated creatinine or BUN. This is understandable because these values can be red flags for kidney disease.

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