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Is this age-related decline in GFR or kidney disease?

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@aconsolmagno

All my labs are normal. My egfr was 47 then a month later 52 testing again in a few weeks. Bun creatine ratio normal. No high blood pressure or diabetes. Not sure what's goong on. Increased hydration and exercise. 67 year old who has exercises fay for over 20 years. Not sure what to think. Google had me anxious all the time

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jun 5 7:41pm

@aconsolmagno Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Most of us will agree, looking at trends in our kidney function, rather than a specific test, is the better way to view things.

What could cause the differences from lab test to lab test? Possibilities include:
-A different lab processing the samples.
-An infection or illness you are getting over.
-Dehydration.
-Change in medications/timing of periodic medications in relation to the testing date.

And, many of us were cringing when you mentioned Google causing you anxiety! It's so easy to "go down a rabbit hole" on Google, and information you find is not always accurate, nor relatable to your situation!

Has your medical team offered any explanation for the differences in your eGFR?
Ginger

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