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Urology (Expert Forum)
HIGH CREATINE LEVELS
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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HIGH CREATINE LEVELS
by rubysnafu, Oct 09, 2007 05:55PM
I just has my 6 month check up and my creatin levels were up to 1.6. I am very concerned. My mother had a type of kidney disease. This was more of a disease that concered the blood flow to the kidneys rather than the kidney itself. However my sister has lost both her kidney's to renal failure. He has a transplanted unit for the past 3 years. I have a type 2 diabetes. It seems to be under control. My A1c is very good. My blood sugar is always under 100. My cholesterol (bad and good) are very good numbers. I had a mini gastric bypass in 2003. I did very well with that procedure and lost about 100 pounds. I have kept that weight off.
SHOULD I START TO WORRY that I too am going to lose my kidneys. I am 59 years old.
SHOULD I START TO WORRY that I too am going to lose my kidneys. I am 59 years old.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Oct 09, 2007 07:48PM
, Oct 09, 2007 07:48PM
Rising creatinine levels can be indicative of worsening kidney function - especially in the setting of diabetes. Obtaining urine tests can be done to look at the 24-hr urine creatinine and protein. Imaging the kidneys could also be done to exclude anatomic abnormalities.
These options can be discussed with your personal physician. I would also consider a consultation with a nephrologist (kidney specialist).
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.
www.kevinmd.com
These options can be discussed with your personal physician. I would also consider a consultation with a nephrologist (kidney specialist).
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.
www.kevinmd.com
Member Comments (2)
by rubysnafu, Oct 09, 2007 06:29PM
When does the physcician comment?
