Creatinine levels indicate a person's kidney health, and high levels mean your kidneys are not working as effectively as they should.

Creatinine is a natural waste product made by your muscles during regular energy use. Normally, your kidneys filter it out ...

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 ...

Creatinine levels can be measured through a urine test. Abnormal levels of creatinine in a person’s urine can indicate medical issues, such as kidney infection, kidney stones, and diabetes. Creatinine ...

Dr. Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lupus, so my kidneys and other organs are always of concern. After having chronic urinary tract infections for about two years, I was referred to a ...

An elevation of a creatinine level above the laboratory's preset upper limit (adjusted for age and height in pediatric patients) suggests renal insufficiency. Elevated creatinine levels are not a ...

A leading GP advises individuals over 40 to prioritize four key blood tests for proactive health management. These tests, including lipid, kidney function, blood sugar, and blood pressure checks, are ...

Dear Doctors: 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 ...

Dear Doctors: 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 ...

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