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Creatinine level/Kidney Problem

Creatinine level/Kidney Problem

  Hi,
  I recently had a blood chemistry done that revealed a creatinine of 1.4.  (I think .4 to 1.2 was the normal range)  All of my other values were normal.  (BUN, Etc...)
  What does this mean?  Is this an indication that I might have a kidney problem or a kidney stone, etc...?
  What can be done about this..change of diet?, drink more water?
  The physician did not seem concerened but I am a little.
  Please let me know what you think.
  Thanks in advance,
  -Joseph  
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Dear Joseph,
Creatinine is produced in proportion to the total muscle mass.  If you are a very large or muscular individual, you might have a slightly elevated creatinine.  You could also be an exercise fanatic, the constant formation of creatinine may at times exceed the ability of your kidneys to eliminate this by-product of creatine.  I don
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