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Partial Kidney Failure, High Bun Level, Frequent Headaches. Recommendations?

hi,
my uncle suffers from partial kidney failure and is currently getting treated for the same. He is 50 years old and has a high BUN level. He gets frequent headaches and the docs have said that it is due to high BUN levels. How are the two related and what can be a possible immediate, temporary relief for his headache?
Wed, 17 Apr 2013
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Hi,

Yes it is true that high levels of BUN (Kidney failure) can contribute to headaches and the two are related as if your uncle in on dialysis it will increase the headache.
The best temporary relief is :
Regular physical exercises. Proper physical exercises can promote metabolism and revitalization so as to promote blood circulation. Exercises can also help relieve stress and nervousness which are also factors causing headache.

Massage and acupuncture. Rubbing or stimulating certain acupuncture points can help alleviate headache.

Medicated bath. Medicated bath has a lot of benefits to the body---alleviating fatigue, improving sleep quality, relieving stressful feeling and headache.

Regards.
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Partial Kidney Failure, High Bun Level, Frequent Headaches. Recommendations?

Hi, Yes it is true that high levels of BUN (Kidney failure) can contribute to headaches and the two are related as if your uncle in on dialysis it will increase the headache. The best temporary relief is : Regular physical exercises. Proper physical exercises can promote metabolism and revitalization so as to promote blood circulation. Exercises can also help relieve stress and nervousness which are also factors causing headache. Massage and acupuncture. Rubbing or stimulating certain acupuncture points can help alleviate headache. Medicated bath. Medicated bath has a lot of benefits to the body---alleviating fatigue, improving sleep quality, relieving stressful feeling and headache. Regards.