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Blood test came back with creatinine at 4.72 how bad is that ? thank you

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Dr. David Fox answered

Needs attention ASAP: Your creatinine level is significantly elevated suggesting kidney failure. This can be due to acute or chronic conditions. You need to see a urologist asap to evaluate it.

Answered 7/29/2015

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