Question 1

is 1.21 creatinine level low?

Accepted Answer

No: It is in the normal range and there is no pathologic low level of creatinine. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/creatinine/my00144/dsection=results.

Question 2

is 1.03 bad creatinine level?

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Creatinine: Creatinine level depends on many things....Age, race, sex, muscle mass.  For women, the usual creatinine is between 0.6 and 1mg/dl.  For men, between 0.9 and 1.4mg/dl.  As we age, the creatinine should lower slightly (less muscle mass).  The number is important but so are the trends.  Usually, I am not very concerned with a creatinine of 1 unless its someone very young or very small/frail.

Question 3

is a .74 creatinine level bad?

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No: Creatinine level of 0.74 mg/dl is quite normal. See this site for more info.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003475.htm.

Question 4

what make creatinine levels rise?

Accepted Answer

Low kidney function: You have decreased renal (kidney) function.  You should get seen by your primary doctor to find out the cause.  Possible causes are: chronic high blood pressure, undiagnosed diabetes, chronic nsaid's (e.g. Ibuprofen use..), polycystic kidneys, lupus, bladder/kidney obstruction, artery blockage (stenosis) etc...

Question 5

how to decrease creatinine levels?

Accepted Answer

May not need to: Lab testing isn't "one size fits all." a lab may list 1.2 as the "upper limit of the reference range", but a muscular patient can and should have a higher level. When i was lifting daily, my creatinine stayed at 1.6, and an elite bodybuilder's is likely to 2.0 or so. The level itself doesn't make you sick; it's just one piece of information to tell whether there's kidney disease.

Question 6

is a creatinine level of 1.53 ok.?

Accepted Answer

Creatinin  level: It is mildly elevated  , u need to watch it.

Question 7

is a 2 creatinine level dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Need follow-up now!: It is not dangerous now but it indicates impaired renal function that may become dangerous. See your doctor asap and see this site for info.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/creatinine/my00144/dsection=results.

Question 8

how can i reduce creatinine levels?

Accepted Answer

Treat the cause: High creatinine level is not a problem in and of itself. High creat does not cause a problem or symptoms. Rather, it is a sign that the kidney is slow eliminating waste (including creatinine waste).  This slow function is due to a reason whether it is kidney tissue aging or disease or other reasons like blockage of kidney flow. If u decrease creat without improving kidneys, u still have a problem.

Question 9

what is the normal creatinine level?

Accepted Answer

Between 0.5-1.2: The typical reference ranges for serum creatinine are 0.5 to 1.0 mg/dl for women and 0.7 to 1.2 mg/dl for men. Look for refernce values from the particular lab.

Question 10

how can i lower my creatinine level?

Accepted Answer

Care for kidneys: Today's "normal" creatinine / egfr levels for men often fail to take a well-muscled man's normals into account; if you're 1.6 or below (or even a bit higher if you're really strong), i wouldn't worry. If you're higher, limit salt intake, protein intake if your physician thinks helpful, control your atherosclerosis risk, stay fit to stave off any tendency to diabetes. Good luck.

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