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Is Decreased Kidney Function In Old Age A Cause For Concern?
Question: I am a 60 year old male with a history of heart block, pacemaker. No history of renal issues. I recently had labs done twice within about 2 weeks. Regarding the kidneys, the first labs showed BUN 22, Creat 1.0, BUN/Creat ratio 22.0, GFR-NAA 81.4, GFR-AA 94.2. Second set of labs showed BUN 20, Creat 1.1, BUN/Creat ratio 19.0, GFR-NAA 72.6, GFR-AA 83.9. My doctor said that I have decreased kidney function probably related to age. Should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
I agree that your doctors assessment is correct. You have a very slight limitation of kidney function which is consistent with your age. Do not function the same as those of the 21-year-old which is very common.
I would not be concerned that this is at all life-threatening. Your doctors will slowly mom to your kidney function overtime by checking bloodwork every 6 to 12 months.
General advice for someone in your age bracket would be to continue a very healthy lifestyle was good exercise as well as excellent diet and good hydration on a daily basis. Try to maintain a good way to keep your blood pressure under control and he will contain long and healthy life. Thanks again for sharing your health care concern with us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
I agree that your doctors assessment is correct. You have a very slight limitation of kidney function which is consistent with your age. Do not function the same as those of the 21-year-old which is very common.
I would not be concerned that this is at all life-threatening. Your doctors will slowly mom to your kidney function overtime by checking bloodwork every 6 to 12 months.
General advice for someone in your age bracket would be to continue a very healthy lifestyle was good exercise as well as excellent diet and good hydration on a daily basis. Try to maintain a good way to keep your blood pressure under control and he will contain long and healthy life. Thanks again for sharing your health care concern with us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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