Blood Urea Nitrogen is decreased in:
Blood Urea Nitrogen is decreased in urea cycle defects,where Hyper-ammonemia occurs C/f of urea cycle defects:- Increased blood glutamine Decreased BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) Cerebral oedema Vomiting Lethargy Blurred vision Slurred speech & hyperventilation. Note:-Severe ammonia toxicity can lead to coma and eventually death.
Hypo-ammonemia
Hyper-ammonemia
Hyperventilation
Hypoventilation
Urea cycle