Urea Nitrogen Content 106

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Asked for Male, 80 Years

Hello doc, My grandfather's Urea nitrogen content is 106.0. Can you tell me at which range does kidney fail? Thank You.

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Dr. Prashant C Dheerendra

General Physician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Dear Sir, A blood urea level of more than 100 is an indicator of advanced kidney failure. Kindly consult a nephrologist ASAP for proper management. Please take care.

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal

Family and Community Medicine Specialist 9 yrs exp Bangalore

Hello. I understand your feeling. I would like to tell you that increase in blood urea levels does not lead to kidney but inturn kidney failure may lead to increase on blood urea levels. And kidney failure may occur because if raised BP, diabetes, stroke to renal blood vessels etc. Thank you