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What are the causes of creatinine levels to be high in the urine?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Protein intake or: Muscle breakdown. Not serious in itself especially if subject is a "metabolic" & should probably cut back on meat consumption. Unlike high level of creatinine in blood which signifies kidney impairment.

Dr Perumal agreed

Answered 3/19/2014

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No cause for concern: Usually it means you are well-muscled or just big.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 1/28/2014

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