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Is GFR Level Of 90 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Apr 2018
Question: Hello,

Given very normal BUN/Cr levels, is a GFR of 90 considered low for a healthy 24 year old male caucasian athlete?
This is during a ER visit for tachycardia, normal blood work and after urinating a lot (possibly a bit dehydrated) due to stress.

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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (28 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Your Renal function s normal not to be worried for .

Detailed Answer:
hello
Thanks for query .

A GFR of 90 with normal Blood Urea Nitrogen and Serum creatinine can be considered to be normal and does not suggest any kidney disease .

Tachycardia that you had could be due anxiety or exercise related .

Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you
Thanks and Regards.
Dr.Patil.


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Is GFR Level Of 90 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Your Renal function s normal not to be worried for . Detailed Answer: hello Thanks for query . A GFR of 90 with normal Blood Urea Nitrogen and Serum creatinine can be considered to be normal and does not suggest any kidney disease . Tachycardia that you had could be due anxiety or exercise related . Hope I have answered your query ,please feel free to ask if you have more questions,I shall be happy to help you Thanks and Regards. Dr.Patil.