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Is a creatinine level of 1.7 high for a hypertensive man aged 75y?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Yes: The upper limit of normal is about 1.2. You should discuss this with your doctor to prevent further damage to your kidney.

Answered 12/31/2012

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