Question 1

what does high creatinine in the urine mean?

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Good question: Creatinine in the urine, like in the blood, comes from the muscles.  The urine creatinine can be collected for 24 hours to calculate the creatinine clearance.  A sample of urine creatinine and protein can be used to estimate the 24h urine loss of protein.

Question 2

can high creatinine levels cause urine foam?

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See details: Foamy urine usually indicates elevated protein in the urine more than an elevated creatinine.

Question 3

what else leads to low creatinine levels in the urine?

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Factors: Low creatinine levels in the urine can be seen in states like reduced kidney function (low gfr), advanced age, malnourished states, low muscle mass, liver failure, etc.

Question 4

what does hiigh levels of creatinine in my urine mean?

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More than 1 cause: This can be a sign of kidney disease or excessive use of creatinine supplements.

Question 5

for what reasons might creatinine levels be high in the urine?

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Chronic kidney dis.: The most common reason is chronic renal disease. If your serum creatinine is high, you likely have the answer.

Question 6

what are the causes of creatinine levels to be high in the urine?

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Protein intake or: Muscle breakdown. Not serious in itself especially if subject is a "metabolic" & should probably cut back on meat consumption. Unlike high level of creatinine in blood which signifies kidney impairment.

Question 7

i recently had a creatinine urine 24hr test which came out high (2100 mg/24hr).  what does this generally signal?

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You're fine: Especially if you're a bit more muscular than today's average guy, or a big guy, or you drank a lot of water that day, or it's actually a few more than 24 hours, or you ate an extra serving of meat, i'd consider this normal. The only value in measuring it is to give other substances "per gram of creatinine".

Question 8

what is a normal urine creatinine level?

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No such thing: We don't publish a reference range as people would worry. The more muscle mass you have, the more creatinine you put out daily. The level in turn is also a function of how much water you drink -- whether the urine is concentrated or dilute. And there's no illness for which increased or decreased production is a marker. If you do find a published range, ignore it.

Question 9

what is the normal urine creatinine for women?

Accepted Answer

15mgs/kg: Generally about 15-20 mgs'kg'day.

Question 10

low creatinine on a urine test, what caused that?

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Several things: The most likely is inadequate collection of urine such that some of the 24 hour sample was discarded. Other causes are low muscle mass, which can occur in very small stature people, advanced age, bed bound individuals, and in patients with cirrhosis.

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