High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does not always mean damage, but simply means that it requires attention and ...

Q: A recent blood test showed my creatinine levels are a bit high. My doctor said it’s something we need to watch because that can be a symptom of chronic kidney disease. Is high creatinine really ...

Creatinine is a waste product produced naturally by the muscles as they use energy. Healthy kidneys filter it from the bloodstream and excrete it through urine, maintaining balanced levels. When ...

Q: My father has diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes he fails to follow medical care for these diseases. Now his level of creatinine has reached 2.6 mg/dL, which is very high. He is getting ...

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Creatinine is a natural byproduct of muscle activity, released into the bloodstream as we move and stay active. Under normal circumstances, healthy kidneys efficiently filter it out, keeping levels ...

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A urine protein-creatinine ratio (UPCR) test looks for high levels of protein in your urine, which can happen in kidney disease. Results that are higher than average may be a sign of a kidney-related ...

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between acute serum creatinine changes in acute renal failure (ARF), before specialized treatment begins, and in-hospital mortality, ...

Dear Doctors: A recent blood test showed my creatinine levels are a bit high. My doctor said it’s something we need to watch because that can be a symptom of chronic kidney disease. Is high creatinine ...