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Is A GFR Reading Of 50 A Cause For Concern?
Question: My Comp Metabolic Panel blood test results for Egfr If Nonafrican Am is 50 which is lower than the >59 mL/min/1.73y reference range. What can cause this & how can it be increased?
Brief Answer:
This may not be accurate estimation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
This GFR is estimated from blood creatinine values and is never accurate. It gives an idea only. Especially in elderly this underestimates the actual GFR sometimes. The value is a bit on the lower side but is acceptable.
May I know your serum creatinine value? That will help me to put things into perspective. And do you have any chronic disease like diabetes or hypertension? These can reduce GFR over long run.
To prevent further fall in GFR you should control your sugars and pressures (if high) and drink lots of water.
Hope this helps.
Regards
This may not be accurate estimation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
This GFR is estimated from blood creatinine values and is never accurate. It gives an idea only. Especially in elderly this underestimates the actual GFR sometimes. The value is a bit on the lower side but is acceptable.
May I know your serum creatinine value? That will help me to put things into perspective. And do you have any chronic disease like diabetes or hypertension? These can reduce GFR over long run.
To prevent further fall in GFR you should control your sugars and pressures (if high) and drink lots of water.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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