Question 1

Is high levels of creatinine dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine is non toxic substance produced by the muscles. High level of creatinine are suggestive of kidney failure.

Question 2

What is the best way to treat high creatinine level i have 182 .3 umol/l  .
is this already dangerous or still managable.pls.advise?

Accepted Answer

That is an abnormally high creatinine. How long has it been at that same level? If more than 3 months then it can be chronic kidney disease, if not it can be acute kidney injury. Do you have protein in your urine? We need more information to answer your question. The best person to help you is a kidney specialist, you can start with your primary care doctor

Question 3

How dangerous is high createnine level associated with pneumonia for a 73 yr old person? he has stopped taking any food.  today after 4 days of treatment his creatnine level shoot up to 9 from 4

Accepted Answer

This is very serious. This patient is in acute renal failure and needs intensive care immediately.

Question 4

What is considered a high creatinine level?

Accepted Answer

1.2 mg/dL in general, but it also depends on age, sex, and possible variations between labs

Question 5

What is a high creatinine level considered?

Accepted Answer

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 6

I have a creatinine level of 1.2, isnt that high?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine of 1.2 is the upper limit of normal.  More important is for you see your estimated glomerular filtration rate. Creatinine levels depend primarily on renal function, muscle mass and to some extent on state of hydration.  You should discuss this result with your doctor at your next visit, .

Question 7

Is there a medical term for high levels of creatinine?

Accepted Answer

High blood urea nitrogen and creatinine together. Please keep in mind that today's "normal creatinine / normal estimated gfr" make all well-muscled men into instant kidney patients, and that eating a big steak can raise your BUN above the reference range. Common sense and a basic knowledge of biology's central to understanding labs.

Question 8

My creatinine level is 1.2 is that high how can i bring down?

Accepted Answer

Creatinine is just one measure of kidney function. "Normal" depends upon your lab so it's best to ask doc for results from lab that include reference range. These days, in the States, we ask our labs to calculate eGFR which gives better assessment of kidney function after taking into account age, gender, weight & ethnicity (https://goo.gl/gPIRhM). Young men w/more muscle tend to have higher Creati

Question 9

I've had a creatinine level of 1.8 and 1.9.  is this considered high?  if so, what needs to be done to bring it down?

Accepted Answer

Normal serum creatinine ranges from 0.7- 1.5 mg /dl in many labs, however one should review the normal range in their lab report. Creatinine is a byproduct of muscle metabolism and is excreted by the kidneys. High serum creatinine generally indicate kidney damage.High levels can be seen in muscle damage, people who consume creatine supplements.Review the lab report with md.

Question 10

High creatinine level affect bp for elderly?

Accepted Answer

High creatinine is a sign of kidney disease and kidney disease is a cause of high blood pressure at any age.

Dangers of high creatinine levels

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What is the best way to treat high creatinine level i have 182 .3 umol/l . is this already dangerous or still managable.pls.advise?

How dangerous is high createnine level associated with pneumonia for a 73 yr old person? he has stopped taking any food. today after 4 days of treatment his creatnine level shoot up to 9 from 4

What is considered a high creatinine level?

What is a high creatinine level considered?

I have a creatinine level of 1.2, isnt that high?

Is there a medical term for high levels of creatinine?

My creatinine level is 1.2 is that high how can i bring down?

I've had a creatinine level of 1.8 and 1.9. is this considered high? if so, what needs to be done to bring it down?

High creatinine level affect bp for elderly?

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