High BUN with normal creatinine can reflect hydration, protein intake, medicines or kidney issues. Learn what the full report can tell you and what to ask next.
Low albumin on a blood test can reflect more than protein intake. Learn why blood and urine albumin differ, possible causes and useful next questions.
Low sodium on a blood test is often about water balance, not simply dietary salt. Learn common causes, urgent symptoms and what to ask before changing fluids or medicine.
High calcium on a blood test needs context. Learn how total and ionized calcium differ, what PTH may show, and when symptoms call for urgent assessment.
A high uric acid result does not automatically mean gout. Learn what can raise the level, when symptoms need care and what to ask at follow-up.
High potassium on a blood test needs timely interpretation. Learn about kidney function, medicines, sample errors, urgent symptoms and the questions to ask next.
High ferritin on a blood test is not always iron overload. Learn why inflammation and liver health matter, what transferrin saturation adds, and which questions to ask.
High ALT on a blood test raises questions about liver health. Learn why one result is not a diagnosis, what other results matter and how to plan a sensible follow-up.
A high CRP result can raise questions about infection or inflammation. Learn what the test can and cannot show, how to read the units, and when to seek care.
Tingling feet with normal blood sugar deserves a closer look. Learn why the pattern matters, which causes to discuss and when to seek care.