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Urinary and Genital Disorders (Children)

Elevated BUN/Creatinine Ratio

09/24/2009

Question:

My 13 mos. old is underweight. His doctor decided to run labs on him. His BUN/Creatinine ratio is 75.. creatinine .24 and BUN 18 mg/dL. CO2 is 14 mmol/L. What is this a sign of?

Answer:

I would speak with your pediatriciann about these findings. The fact that the creatinine is normal is reassuring that there is no serious kidney disease.

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Response by:

Case Western Reserve University Jack S Elder, MD, FACS, FAAP
Chief of Pediatric Urology
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Adjunct Professor and Vice Chairman
Department of Urology
University Hospitals
School of Medicine
Case Western Reserve University
Jack S Elder, MD, FACS, FAAP