Q: what is the normal range of creatinine for a body builder?

Any <= 2.0 mg/dL. : The standard reference ranges for serum creatinine are 0.5 to 1.0 mg/dl (about 45-90 μmol/l) for women and 0.7 to 1.2 mg/dl (60-110 μmol/l) for men. These can vary. For example, a bodybuilder can have a creatinine level of 2.0 and be healthy, while an elderly female can have a value of 1.2 and have severe renal disease.

Q: does s. creatinine level has anything to do with body weight?

Yes: If you're well-muscled (from resistance training or being fat), your creatiine levels go up. When I was lifting weights every day, mine ran 1.6 to 1.8 -- that would get me flagged nowadays as "chronic kidney disease" though in fact it was healthy. You're a person, not a bunch of numbers, and all labs require interpretation. Thanks for your question.

Q: what means an elevated bun to creatinine ratio of 24 if both bun and creatinine are individually normal? bun: 17.7, creat: 0,75. take many fluids.txs

Elevated ratio: Hi Oskcar. You lab levels are normal and your ratio is high due to your low creatinine level. If you had a high BUN-creatinine ratio that was abnormal due to dehydration, your serum sodium and chloride would be high. You did not mention those values in your test results. Were they elevated? If not, you need not worry, if they were, ingest more fluids to reduce them and lower your ratio.

Q: what is the threatning level of serum creatinine in human body?

A 2.0 level: indicates need to be careful, 5.0 might require dialysis. Your kidneys have a large reserve and any increase indicates much damage.

Q: i'm 28 year old male (74kg, about 8% body fat, lifting weights 5times/week, on protein diet). my creatinine level i 109 umol/l, should i be concerned?

No worries: This is within the normal range for a male of 60-110 umol/l. Higher muscle mass typically gives a higher level. Stay well hydrated and you'll be fine.

Q: my creatinine is 1.3.my est.gfr is 60.my doctor said to drink more fluids and have it checked again next week.is this true?

Yes: Creatinine can be somewhat variable and tests can be inaccurate. Most of the time when there's an abnormal test result, repeating the test is the first step.

Q: blood tests last week showed high levels of creatinine in my blood. i have uncomfortable feelings of muscular pain in many parts of my body ?

High creatinine : You need to see a doctor. High creatinine can be from kidney problems and/ or muscle problems.

Q: my father is72yr hypertensive on metoprolol succinate 50 mg his body now is 150/80 his s.creatinine 1.58what other drug can i give him to control bp.

Bp control: You could give him 100 mg of metoprolol succinate daily.

Q: my urea is 7.1. mmol/l. my dr said thats ok. my other measures were fine i.e. creatinine. my kidneys and liver were measured because of itch all over my body. the itch has gotten less. is urea too high? what should i do now?

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if creatinine and eGFR are normal, do not be concerned about urea level. Drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless. Wish you good health!

Q: my mother has an impaired kidney with creatinine between 4-5. has developed severe body itching recently. any help for itching? not on dialysis yet

Itching skin: Itching is likely related to severe uremia that is due to her significant kidney problem. Bring her to her doctor. Need preparation for dialysis soon if uremia continues to build up. Anti histamin like Hydroxyzine may help the itchiness. Bring her to see her doctor.

Question 1

what is the normal range of creatinine for a body builder?

Accepted Answer

Any <= 2.0 mg/dL. : The standard reference ranges for serum creatinine are 0.5 to 1.0 mg/dl (about 45-90 μmol/l) for women and 0.7 to 1.2 mg/dl (60-110 μmol/l) for men.  These can vary.  For example, a bodybuilder can have a creatinine level of 2.0 and be healthy, while an elderly female can have a value of 1.2 and have severe renal disease.

Question 2

does s. creatinine level has anything to do with body weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you're well-muscled (from resistance training or being fat), your creatiine levels go up. When I was lifting weights every day, mine ran 1.6 to 1.8 -- that would get me flagged nowadays as "chronic kidney disease" though in fact it was healthy. You're a person, not a bunch of numbers, and all labs require interpretation. Thanks for your question.

Question 3

what means an elevated bun to creatinine ratio of 24 if both bun and creatinine are individually normal? bun: 17.7, creat: 0,75. take many fluids.txs

Accepted Answer

Elevated ratio: Hi Oskcar. You lab levels are normal and your ratio is high due to your low creatinine level.  If you had a high BUN-creatinine ratio that was abnormal due to dehydration, your serum sodium and chloride would be high. You did not mention those values in your test results. Were they elevated? If not, you need not worry, if they were, ingest more fluids to reduce them and lower your ratio.

Question 4

what is the threatning level of serum creatinine in human body?

Accepted Answer

A 2.0 level: indicates need to be careful, 5.0 might require dialysis. Your kidneys have a large reserve and any increase indicates much damage.

Question 5

i'm 28 year old male (74kg, about 8% body fat,  lifting weights 5times/week, on protein diet). my creatinine level i 109 umol/l, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No worries: This is within the normal range for a male of 60-110 umol/l.  Higher muscle mass typically gives a higher level.  Stay well hydrated and you'll be fine.

Question 6

my creatinine is 1.3.my est.gfr is 60.my doctor said to drink more fluids and have it checked again next week.is this true?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Creatinine can be somewhat variable and tests can be inaccurate.  Most of the time when there's an abnormal test result, repeating the test is the first step.

Question 7

blood tests last week showed high levels of creatinine in my blood. i have uncomfortable feelings of muscular pain in many parts of my body ?

Accepted Answer

High creatinine : You need to see a doctor. High creatinine can be from kidney problems and/ or muscle problems.

Question 8

my father is72yr hypertensive on metoprolol succinate 50 mg his body now is 150/80 his s.creatinine 1.58what other drug can i give him to control bp.

Accepted Answer

Bp control: You could give him 100 mg of metoprolol succinate daily.

Question 9

my urea is 7.1. mmol/l. my dr said thats ok. my other measures were fine i.e. creatinine. my kidneys and liver were measured because of itch all over my body. the itch has gotten less. is urea too high? what should i do now?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, if creatinine and eGFR are normal, do not be concerned about urea level.    
Drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless.
Wish you good health!

Question 10

my mother has an impaired kidney with creatinine between 4-5. has developed severe body itching recently. any help for itching? not on dialysis yet

Accepted Answer

Itching skin: Itching is likely related to severe uremia that is due to her significant kidney problem. Bring her to her doctor. Need preparation for dialysis soon if uremia continues to build up. Anti histamin like Hydroxyzine may help the itchiness.  Bring her to see her doctor.

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What is the normal range of creatinine for a body builder?

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Does s. creatinine level has anything to do with body weight?

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What means an elevated bun to creatinine ratio of 24 if both bun and creatinine are individually normal? bun: 17.7, creat: 0,75. take many fluids.txs

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What is the threatning level of serum creatinine in human body?

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I'm 28 year old male (74kg, about 8% body fat, lifting weights 5times/week, on protein diet). my creatinine level i 109 umol/l, should i be concerned?

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My creatinine is 1.3.my est.gfr is 60.my doctor said to drink more fluids and have it checked again next week.is this true?

A member asked:

Blood tests last week showed high levels of creatinine in my blood. i have uncomfortable feelings of muscular pain in many parts of my body ?

A member asked:

My father is72yr hypertensive on metoprolol succinate 50 mg his body now is 150/80 his s.creatinine 1.58what other drug can i give him to control bp.

A member asked:

My urea is 7.1. mmol/l. my dr said thats ok. my other measures were fine i.e. creatinine. my kidneys and liver were measured because of itch all over my body. the itch has gotten less. is urea too high? what should i do now?

A member asked:

My mother has an impaired kidney with creatinine between 4-5. has developed severe body itching recently. any help for itching? not on dialysis yet

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