High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does not always mean damage, but simply means that it requires attention and ...

Dear Doctors: My father has diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes he fails to follow medical care for these diseases. Now his level of creatinine has reached 2.6 mg/dL, which is very high. He is ...

Dear Doctors: A recent blood test showed my creatinine levels are a bit high. My doctor said it’s something we need to watch because that can be a symptom of chronic kidney disease. Is high creatinine ...

Creatinine, a waste product of creatine, is produced by normal muscle metabolism. It has also been reported that consumption of meat may also produce a small amount of this waste product in your body.

Rising creatinine levels often suggest warnings long before kidney problems become obvious. From constant fatigue to swelling ...

High levels of creatinine in the body due to the reduced function of the kidneys can cause frequent muscle cramps as they imbalance the electrolyte levels in the body.

If you take creatine and your KFT shows high creatinine, don’t panic! Dr Rajan breaks down how supplements can distort the results.

High creatinine levels are usually resultant of improper kidney function or an underlying disease. Abnormal creatinine levels can also act as a sign of kidney disease. Creatinine is a chemical waste ...

The results of a large observational study seem to confirm an association between early initiation of dialysis and increased mortality that is not fully explained by the presence of comorbidities and ...