Cracking the Code of BUN: Essential Insights for Veterinary Professionals

In this educational video, we delve into the intricacies of Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), a crucial marker of kidney function. Beginning with an overview, we define BUN and its role in medical diagnostics, detailing its measurement methods and the insights it offers into renal health. Exploring its physiological underpinnings, we elucidate the process of urea production in the liver and its excretion through the kidneys. Moving on to clinical significance, we analyze the factors influencing BUN levels, including their association with various health conditions such as kidney disease and dehydration. We provide practical guidance on interpreting BUN results in clinical practice and discuss strategies for managing abnormal levels. By demystifying BUN and its implications, this video equips viewers with essential knowledge for understanding and monitoring kidney function." ‪@dr.deepanshikashyap‬

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Can we differentiate azotemia and uremia clinically?
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Azotemia = deviated serum levels of Creatinine and BUN
Uremia is a Clinical manifestations of Azotemia... including acidosis, hyperkalemia (may lead to arrythmia), Hypertension (increased Renin), hypocalcemia (Calcitriol related), Anemia (EPO deficiency), some neuropathy, myopathy and dermatologic manifestations (itching), urine analysis may show waxy casts.