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Low level urea
I have low level urea, Bun and Bun/creatinine ratio. Please help me with the process of diagnosis. I have ALP 168 IU/L, SGOT 96IU/L, SGPT 67 IU/L, Bilirubin direct 0.8 mg/L rest all are normal. Previously had a kidney stone around 6 months back does it affect these levels or any other issue with the body. Thanks in advance
The breakdown of amino acids and proteins generate toxic ammonia, with is mostly converted into less toxic urea in the liver and then passed out the body through the kidneys. Therefore, low levels of blood urea or blood urea nitrogen can be caused by a deficit of protein in the diet or due to diseases of the gut leading to poor protein absorption, or protein loss in stools. Diseases of the liver, where urea is made are also important causes. Low urea levels can also be seen in pregnancy and after drinking too much fluid.
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Your reports show that the liver enzymes SGOT and SGPT are high which is a sign of liver damage. A normal serum creatinine level shows that your kidney functions are normal. You should talk to a general physician (MD General Medicine) or a gastroenterologist to find out more about the liver parameters that are abnormal.
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