Uremia: Introduction, Diagnosis, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Uremic patient's urine under the routine microscopic examination showing numerous red blood cells (RBCs)

Introduction Uremia is a serious condition caused by kidney failure. The word uremia” literally means “urine in the blood. It results when the kidneys cannot remove waste from the blood. Moreover, toxins accumulate and harm vital organs. Patients experience fatigue, nausea, and confusion. Furthermore, they …

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Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test- Introduction, Test Result, Unit, Reference Range, Test Methods, Clinical Significance, and Keynotes

Introduction The Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) test is a common blood test that measures the level of nitrogen in the form of urea in the blood. Urea is a waste product produced in the liver as a result of the breakdown of proteins and amino …

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