Is BUN 31 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 31 mean?

Your BUN level of 31 is a High BUN level.

High BUN levels may signal health problems. Generally, levels between 6 mg/dL to 20 mg/dL are considered normal. However, if your levels fall outside this range, it is important to seek medical advice. Consulting a doctor for abnormal creatinine levels is recommended.

Normal range of BUN found among men :6 - 20 mg/dL

Ideal values of BUN depending on age (male) :

Age	Ideal BUN value
<5 years	6.186
5-10 years	6.378
10-15 years	6.576
15-20 years	6.78
20-25 years	6.99
25-30 years	7.207
30-35 years	7.43
35-40 years	7.66
40-45 years	7.897
45-50 years	8.142
50-55 years	8.394
55-60 years	8.654
60-70 years	8.922
70-80 years	9.199
80-90 years	9.484
90-100 years	9.778
>100 years	10.081

*Ideal values ​are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease BUN levels include:

• Kidney failure
• Decreased blood flow to the kidneys
• Congestive heart failure
• Dehydration
• Conditions that can block the flow of urine

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Normal range of BUN found among women :6-20 mg/dL

Ideal values of BUN depending on age (female) :

Age	Ideal BUN value
<5 years	6.192
5-10 years	6.39
10-15 years	6.594
15-20 years	6.805
20-25 years	7.022
25-30 years	7.246
30-35 years	7.477
35-40 years	7.716
40-45 years	7.962
45-50 years	8.216
50-55 years	8.478
55-60 years	8.749
60-70 years	9.028
70-80 years	9.316
80-90 years	9.613
90-100 years	9.92
>100 years	10.237

If you take a BUN blood test and the results are not in the normal range (6-20 mg/dL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the BUN Test Is Done :

When your doctor recommends a BUN test, you'll likely undergo a simple blood draw specifically to measure BUN levels. A pathologist, a specialist in disease study, will collect a small blood sample from your veins using a needle. Your BUN test results are typically available within a few hours after the procedure.

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