creatinine levels and nutrition

    
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Posted by HFHS M.D.-KR on January 19, 1998 at 16:49:25:

In Reply to: creatinine levels and nutrition posted by L. Venhovens on January 15, 1998 at 07:34:01:
  My uncle has been told his creatinine levels are elevated and
  that this is a sign of kidney failure.  The doctor did not offer
  any advice or suggestions regarding this problem.  Is there
  anything to do, such as change his diet?  Could you offer any
  advice as to what to do or who to contact?
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Creatinine is a useful blood test doctors use to assess kidney function.  Creatinine is a substance that is released as muscle is broken down and is excreted unchanged by the kidney.  In your question you did not specify whether the rise in creatinine was acute or chronic (a recent or long term problem).  Presumably your uncle

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