Is BUN 55 high, normal or dangerous? What does Blood urea nitrogen level 55 mean?

Your BUN level of 55 is a High BUN level.

High BUN levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 6 mg/dL and 20 mg/dL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

Important - Scroll to the end of this article to see how our patients managed their high BUN levels

The normal BUN range for men is :6 - 20 mg/dL

**Ideal values of BUN depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal BUN value
<5 years	6.33
5-10 years	6.678
10-15 years	7.045
15-20 years	7.432
20-25 years	7.841
25-30 years	8.272
30-35 years	8.727
35-40 years	9.207
40-45 years	9.713
45-50 years	10.247
50-55 years	10.811
55-60 years	11.406
60-70 years	12.033
70-80 years	12.695
80-90 years	13.393
90-100 years	14.13
>100 years	14.907

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

Get Advice via Email : Send us your blood test report, and our BUN experts will review it. You'll receive a detailed analysis and personalized treatment guidance via email within 12 hours. If you have additional blood test results besides BUN, please include those too—an accurate diagnosis often requires a full view of all abnormalities. Upload blood test report now

1,51,150

Total number of patients treated

Important - Read more questions about high BUN levels after this video message

A video message on the treatment of your high BUN level

If you want your blood test report to be interpreted by BUN specialist, you can upload your report. Our BUN expert will provide you with the most accurate interpretation of your blood test results and treatment within 12 hours.Upload blood test report now

Important - At the end of this article read how our patients treated their high BUN levels

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

Receive world-class medical opinion about your high BUN levels over email.Upload blood test report now

Important - At the end of this article read how our patients treated their high BUN levels

Also Read :How our patients treated their high bun?

You can learn techniques to reduce high BUN levels by reading this 100 page eBook. This book is written by a patient himself and reviewed by the doctors of Medchunk. Read eBook here.

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	6.34
5-10 years	6.699
10-15 years	7.078
15-20 years	7.479
20-25 years	7.903
25-30 years	8.351
30-35 years	8.824
35-40 years	9.324
40-45 years	9.852
45-50 years	10.41
50-55 years	11
55-60 years	11.623
60-70 years	12.281
70-80 years	12.977
80-90 years	13.712
90-100 years	14.489
>100 years	15.31

Upload your blood test report

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.

Important :How our patients treated their high bun?

This page was viewed the most from these cities in the last 30 days:

Kempwad
Jammalmadugu
Kakripur
Kanad
Jaitu
Kumathe
History of the Roman Empire
Lazzate
Haikou, Fujian
Lagery
Les Trois-Moutiers
Hanhinkari
Les Fins
Incourt, Pas-de-Calais
Huidong County, Guangdong
Jalbhe
Inchhapuri
La Roche-Blanche, Loire-Atlantique
Jamwon-dong
La Guerche-de-Bretagne
Hanjagi
Hatkoti
Le Chautay
Igorora
Le Horps
Holder, Illinois
Kirnahar
Jamepally
Gorir
Gapennes
Les Granges-le-Roi
Lardaro
La Barre-de-Monts
Kalidindi
Hobbs Island (Tasmania)
Le Plan-de-la-Tour
Koliyoor
L'Abergement-de-Varey
Kuraishi, Aomori
Gestiès
Kashipur chakbibi
La Moutade
Kfar Glikson
Kuwaiti Government in exile
Glénat, Cantal
La Trinitat
Les Fontenelles
Gerbécourt-et-Haplemont
Lavans-Quingey
Kozhikode North
Haveri district
Gensac, Tarn-et-Garonne
Huilong, Yingshan County, Sichuan
Lachen Forest Block
Glicourt
La Dornac
Gogol, Goa
Kolasib
Gau East Prussia
Halden
Hermin
Gasperina
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Grumo Nevano
Kakkinje
Laprugne
Huishu
La Gohannière
Khannur
Hoonah, Alaska
Kingdom of Sedang
Greenly Island (South Australia)
Hassayampa, Arizona
L'Hôpital, Moselle
Hanswar
General Anaya
Khubale
Jhusi Kohna
Germenay
Grenade-sur-l'Adour
Khotanatti
Gillette, Wyoming
Kerma Culture
Jizhong Energy
Kandi subdivision
Kadathur (Tiruppur)
Junga
Le Mesnil-Herman
Hermival-les-Vaux
Karjod
Hathuran
La Hauteville
Halligeri
Kailpur
Jokanatti
Jami, Vizianagaram
Kfar Yehoshua
Hinsingen
Gonal, Shorapur
Koliganek, Alaska
Karazhma
Ittilakkal
Hagnicourt
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh
Le Châtellier, Orne
Ganzeville
Kottigehara
Leyritz-Moncassin
Kurichy
Ikaruga, Nara
Husevågøy
L'Albère
Justian
La Roë
Ischitella
Lawful, Great Nicobar
Larroque-Saint-Sernin
Harohalli
Les Champs-de-Losque
Khanwa
L'Hôpital-sous-Rochefort
Hiangzou
Grâne, Drôme
Le Plessis-Luzarches
Karaga District
Henflingen
K.V.B. Puram
Kulukkallur
Halisahar
Kabi Longstok
La Chapelle-Blanche-Saint-Martin
Guilherand-Granges
Husseren-Wesserling
Karthikappally
Gandellino
Kabanali
Hypnosis
Ledro
Haussez
Jabapur (R)
Kingdom of Gwent
Grangermont
Iringal
La Rochegiron
Le Montellier
Iiyama, Nagano
Kaugachhi
Kurtinig an der Weinstraße
Kanhur Pathar
Kharoo

How the BUN Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a BUN test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your BUN levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your BUN test results are usually available within a few hours.

BUN treatment - Click to read 10 GOLDEN ARTICLES on Kidney health