Question 1

what does it mean if my creatinine level is always 118 or 119 umol/l? the normal range is 50-120. for the 8th time, my crea is always 119.

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It depends: Remember that there is a range of normal values as you mentioned in your question.  It is very likely that you may just "exist" at the upper limit of normal without having any concerning kidney disease, this would be especially true if you are more on the muscular side(as this type of person has higher baseline creatinine levels).  If you are that concerned you should review this with your doc.

Question 2

for 9 times, my creatinine level is 119 umol/l. the normal range is 50-120. however, yesterday my creatinine is 81.54. what does this mean?

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Decreased muscle.: Low blood levels of creatinine are not common, but they are also not usually a cause for concern. They can be seen with conditions that result in decreased muscle mass.

Question 3

what does a creatinine level of 1.1 mean?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Serum creatinine is "normal" below 1.2 mg/dl for most labs.  What it means for an individual depends on the gender, age, and weight.  1.1 for a man of average build in his 20's is likely normal.  For a woman in her 80's, it is abnormal.

Question 4

what does a creatinine level of 2.2 mean?

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Kidney disease: Creatinine of 2.2 is elevated and elevation in creatinine is usually due to kidney disease. Please see your doctor to determine the cause and initiate treatment to keep it from getting worse.

Question 5

what does a creatinine level of 1.34 mean?

Accepted Answer

Interpretation: Serum creatinine is affected by protein intake, gender, age, race, muscular build, and renal function.  A rising creatinine is always of concern.  "normal" on lab tests is generally less than 1.2 mg/dl.  
Renal function can be estimated with a more complex formula or measured with a 24 h urine collection.

Question 6

my  creatinine, serem level is 0.46. what does it mean. ?

Accepted Answer

Good numbers.: This is a normal value.  It means that your kidneys are very efficient at clearing waste products from your blood stream or you have been drinking a lot of fluid.

Question 7

what does it mean if your creatinine levels are decreasing?

Accepted Answer

Decreased muscle: Since creatinine is generated by muscle, a decrease in creatinine usually means that muscle mass is decreasing.  Other causes include improvement of an underlying kidney disease, overhydration and fluid retention, or the early stages of diabetic kidney disease.  Lastly, if different labs were used to check blood work, a decrease in creatinine may reflect differences in the labs and reference range.

Question 8

i had a creatinine level of 20.0.  is this normal or abnormal?

Accepted Answer

Highly abnormal : A level this high would indicate kidney failure. See your doctor asap.

Question 9

what does hiigh levels of creatinine in my urine mean?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

i have a creatinine level of 74  and gfr of 81 ....what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Please indicate if the creatinine is from blood or urine and clarify the unit of the test such as mg/dl ... so I may answer your question to the point. Best wishes...

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What does it mean if my creatinine level is always 118 or 119 umol/l? the normal range is 50-120. for the 8th time, my crea is always 119.

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For 9 times, my creatinine level is 119 umol/l. the normal range is 50-120. however, yesterday my creatinine is 81.54. what does this mean?

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What does a creatinine level of 1.1 mean?

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What does a creatinine level of 2.2 mean?

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What does a creatinine level of 1.34 mean?

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My creatinine, serem level is 0.46. what does it mean. ?

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What does it mean if your creatinine levels are decreasing?

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I had a creatinine level of 20.0. is this normal or abnormal?

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What does hiigh levels of creatinine in my urine mean?

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I have a creatinine level of 74 and gfr of 81 ....what does this mean?

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