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A 70-year-old female asked:
i have elevated creatinine levels since my urostomy surgery, what should be done to correct this?
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Dr. Ljubomir Ilic answered
Nephrology and Dialysis 22 years experience
Evaluation: Elevated creatinine is a marker of decreased renal function, which can have many causes including urinary obstruction and infection which are likely in your case. Please see a nephrologist to have a complete evaluation.
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