In this section, we’ll be discussing the normal laboratory values of serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen, including their indications and nursing considerations. These laboratory tests are helpful in determining the kidney function of an individual. Specimen Collection: Urine Specimen and Culture ...
But as kidney function worsens, one may notice these symptoms: Swelling in the face, hands or feet Foamy dark coloured urine A higher level of blood creatinine One may also need this test if they: Are diabetic Have high blood pressure ...
I usually want to do blood and urine tests first and if there are obvious kidney issues I will proceed with great caution. But if Bonnie's tests were normal then there really shouldn't be any harm. Now, granted, I may not have 100% of the diagnostic information so it really is a ...
Moreover, obesity is one of the risk factors for breast, uterine, esophageal and kidney cancer [1,6,7]. Obesity is a heterogeneous disorder. People with obesity are characterized by inter-individual variability in terms of the distribution of adipose tissue, metabolic profile and the degree of...
We have also assessed the tolerability of prolonged use of this FS by measuring creatinine (CRE) and transaminases (ALT and AST) levels before and after the food supplement treatment. 2. Materials and Methods 2.1. Materials According to the current European legislation, “food supplements’ means...