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low creatinine levels
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low creatinine levels
by c-hudson, Jun 30, 1998 12:00AM
What would low creatinine levels (.5) indicate? I understand high is not good - is low not good? Just curious if I need to make nutritional adjustments.
thank you.
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Dear C Hudson,
Creatinine is a product of your body’s muscle mass. It is cleared by the kidney’s thus its used to determine renal function. A rise in the creatinine reflects a decrease in renal function. A level of 0.5 is not of concern. It probably reflects your state of hydration at the time the blood was drawn. In the correct clinical setting, however, a decreased creatinine may indicate muscle wasting. This is usually seen in patients with chronic debilitating disease states such as cancer and extreme malnutrition.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely yours;
HFHS M.D.-JL
* Keyword: creatinine
thank you.
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Dear C Hudson,
Creatinine is a product of your body’s muscle mass. It is cleared by the kidney’s thus its used to determine renal function. A rise in the creatinine reflects a decrease in renal function. A level of 0.5 is not of concern. It probably reflects your state of hydration at the time the blood was drawn. In the correct clinical setting, however, a decreased creatinine may indicate muscle wasting. This is usually seen in patients with chronic debilitating disease states such as cancer and extreme malnutrition.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its urban campuses by calling (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is your need. Please bring any physicians’ notes and lab test results that you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Sincerely yours;
HFHS M.D.-JL
* Keyword: creatinine
Member Comments
by Soultruth, May 05, 2009 11:24AM
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by Soultruth, May 05, 2009 11:26AM
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