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I have a low serum creatinine of .50 mg/dl . is it okay . what should i do to increase it . ?

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It's OK: Low or normal serum creatinine indicates normal renal function. Elevation in serum creatinine indicates kidney dysfunction.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2016

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