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Urology (Expert Forum)
low urine creatinine
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
low urine creatinine
by Marlene1828, May 15, 2007 12:00AM
Can a UTI cause a low urine creatinine count? For the past several months my weekly urine tests have never been above 30 mg/dl and 3 times have been below 20 mg/dl. My weekly tests are because of a DUI I received and I will have to continue them if no medical explanation is provided for "dilutes". I went to a doctor and was diagnosed with UTI, was perscribed sulfamet/Trimethoprim, and follow up visit showed UTI cured and urine creatinine 57 mg/dl. No abnormalities were detected in blood test, serum creatin was normal. I am 20 years old, 130 lbs, 5'8". Is the urinary tract infection the the likely cause? What is the normal urine creatinine range? If not, what tests do you suggest?
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, May 16, 2007 12:00AM
, May 16, 2007 12:00AM
Possible, however a low urine creatinine is a non-specific finding. I am not aware of a specific disease that is characterized by a low urine creatinine level, and is normally caused by an inadequate specimen. I would recommend repeating the test.
Normal range for a man your age would be 18.5 to 25.0 mg/kg/day.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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_
Normal range for a man your age would be 18.5 to 25.0 mg/kg/day.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician.
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_
Member Comments
by moonshinehollor, Mar 10, 2008 08:39AM
A related discussion, LOW CREATININE was started.
