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Hi! can the creatinine level be reduced by steam / sauna bath. the creatinine level is 8.2 can this be reduced by any other means other than dialysis.

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Dr. Julien Fahed answered

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No: It is a very high number and it might get a little bit better on its own. But i. General, people with high creatinine that cannot be brought back down with medical management are better off with dialysis to filter all the toxins in their bodies.

Answered 3/26/2016

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A member asked:

Hi! can the creatinine level be reduced by steam / sauna bath. the creatinine level is 8.2 can this be reduced by any other means other than dialysis.

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Dr. Julien Fahed answered

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