Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN): Why Increases with Age & How to Decrease It?

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Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) levels typically increase with age due to physiological changes in kidney function and protein metabolism. Both BUN and Creatinine levels are essential for accurate diagnosis, and any treatment should be guided by a physician based on individual clinical assessments. The increase in BUN is not inherently negative; it can be categorized as tolerable or acceptable depending on the patient's overall health status.

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Why do blood urea nitrogen (BUN) increases with age ? Can it be decreased?
Why do blood urea nitrogen (BUN) increases with age ? Can it be decreased?
 
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Usually both Creatinine and BUN levels are used together to make a diagnosis. You absolutely need to consult a physician, treatments vary with the exact problem. PF cannot tell you what to do or make a diagnosis.

BUN may increase normally with age as the primary "cause". It depends on the clinical assessment whether it this result is: bad , tolerable with caution, or acceptable.
 
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