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Urology (Expert Forum)
Blood creatinine increasing
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Blood creatinine increasing
by missy26, May 19, 2007 12:00AM
This Question refers to a post on May 1
The numbers that I provided was blood creatinine levels in ummol.
Previously it was 53 and now it is 73.
The doctors see this number(73)and tell me my kidney function is fine and I cannot seem to get a referal to a kidney specialist. However I know I am not urnating as frequently as a should.
I read that any increase in creatinine above 20% should have an immediate refferal to a kidney specialist. Also when I use this number to calculate my GFR it is at 89 which is stage 2 kidney disease(is it not).
Am I overanalyzing this. Can blood creatinine flucuate or is something causing me to have kidney failure.
Your thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!
The numbers that I provided was blood creatinine levels in ummol.
Previously it was 53 and now it is 73.
The doctors see this number(73)and tell me my kidney function is fine and I cannot seem to get a referal to a kidney specialist. However I know I am not urnating as frequently as a should.
I read that any increase in creatinine above 20% should have an immediate refferal to a kidney specialist. Also when I use this number to calculate my GFR it is at 89 which is stage 2 kidney disease(is it not).
Am I overanalyzing this. Can blood creatinine flucuate or is something causing me to have kidney failure.
Your thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-M.D.-, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
The more recent serum creatinine level continues to be within normal limits (converts to 0.83 mg/dL). Repeating the tests periodically can be done to ensure the levels aren't rising.
Yes, serum creatinine can fluctuate based on hydration or exercise. Obtaining a urinalysis to look for protein, or an ultrasound of the kidneys can be done if kidney disease continues to be a concern.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Yes, serum creatinine can fluctuate based on hydration or exercise. Obtaining a urinalysis to look for protein, or an ultrasound of the kidneys can be done if kidney disease continues to be a concern.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
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