Category: Lab tests

How to Read Your BUN and Kidney Lab Results

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

 Learn how to read your BUN and kidney lab results. Understand BUN levels, the BUN-to-creatinine ratio, and what high or low results mean for your health. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 拿到体检报告，看到BUN这个指标不知道是什么意思？别担心，今天我们就用最简单的大白话，教您读懂BUN和肾脏化验单。 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 I. What Exactly is BUN? To understand BUN, it helps to picture your body…

Understanding Your Uric Acid Test: Blood and Urine Explained

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Learn how blood and urine uric acid tests work together to diagnose gout, kidney stones, and metabolic syndrome. Discover risk factors, prevention tips, and what your results mean. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 I. Introduction It’s a staggering figure that often goes unnoticed: while approximately one…

The Uric Acid Blood Test: Why It’s Ordered, What High Levels Mean, and How to Lower It

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

High uric acid can lead to gout and kidney issues. Learn what the blood test results mean, the hidden role of sugar, and the lifestyle changes that can help bring levels down. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 Introduction Welcome to our series on kidney health and…

Beyond the GFR: How to Slow the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Learn how to protect your kidneys beyond the GFR number. Understand CKD stages, the “cliff of decline” from dehydration and NSAIDs, and the critical links to heart and brain health. Practical prevention strategies inside. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 The Delicate Balance: Understanding GFR and Protecting…

The Urine Albumin Test: A Tiny Leak, A Big Warning

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

The urine albumin test detects the “tiny leak” that precedes kidney disease. Here is how to prepare, what the numbers mean, and why it matters for your heart. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 Introduction If you read Episode 1, Decoding Your Kidney Tests: Creatinine – The…

Decoding Your Kidney Tests: Creatinine – The “Waste” That Tells Your Kidney Story

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

Wondering what your creatinine number means? This beginner’s guide explains how kidneys filter this natural waste, why context matters, and what high levels really tell you. 🎧 ▶️ Press the play button below to listen in English. 🎧 ▶️ 请按下面的播放按钮收听英文音频。 Understanding Your Kidney Tests Series Introduction If you’ve ever held a lab report in your…