What does it mean if creatinine is high?

Generally speaking, high levels of creatinine can indicate that your kidneys aren’t working well. There are many possible causes of high creatinine, some of which may be a one-time occurrence. Examples can include things such as dehydration or intake of large amounts of protein or the supplement creatine.

What does a creatinine test tell you?

A creatinine test is a measure of how well your kidneys are performing their job of filtering waste from your blood. Creatinine is a chemical compound left over from energy-producing processes in your muscles. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine out of the blood.

What is the creatinine normal range?

The kidneys are responsible for keeping the level of creatinine in the blood within a normal range. The typical reference range for serum creatinine is 60 to 110 micromoles per liter (μmol/L) (0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)) for men and 45 to 90 μmol/L (0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL) for women.

What should I do if my creatinine level is high?

Additionally, the symptoms of high creatinine can vary depending on the cause. In many cases, medications can help resolve high creatinine levels by treating the condition that’s causing the increase. Some examples include antibiotics for a kidney infection or medications that help control high blood pressure.

What is considered a bad creatinine level?

People with only one kidney may have a normal creatinine level of about 1.8 or 1.9. Creatinine levels of 2.0 or more in infants and 5.0 or more in adults may indicate severe kidney damage. People who are dehydrated may have elevated creatinine levels.

What level of creatinine is considered dangerous?

In case of acute kidneys failure, any creatinine level above the referential range is dangerous (usually above 1,2 – 1,5 mg/dl). In this condition creatinine level grows rapidly and if the condition wont be reversed, can lead to quick death.

What does creatinine do in a blood test?

The creatinine blood test is used to assess kidney function. It is frequently ordered along with a BUN (blood urea nitrogen) test as part of a basic or comprehensive metabolic panel (BMP or CMP), groups of tests that are done to evaluate the health of your major organs.