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The normal range for serum creatnine is 0.8 to 1.4 mg per deciliter. Is it possible that the reading is actually 1.20 rather than 120? There are many causes of elevated creatnine, including hypertension, pregnancy or dehydration.
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Contraindication of IVP?
renal failure, high serum creatinine and pregnancy
What may increase creatinine in the body?
A diet high in meat content can cause transient elevations of serum creatinine. Some drugs that may increase creatinine values
What is 1.4 serum creatinine?
That is at the high end of normal. It also depends on whether you are a female or a male. Females generally have a lower serum creatinine level because they generally have a lower muscle mass than males. Creatinine is a byproduct of the breakdown product of creatine, which is an important part of muscle tissue. It is normal for the body to breakdown muscle as it also builds up muscle to maintain homeostasis. So the 1.4 serum creatinine was a result of a test your doctor gave you to check how your kidneys are functioning, and 1.4 is within a normal range.
What high blood pressure medications cause a rise in creatinine levels?
Angitensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors can increase creatinine levels by causing an increase in serum potassium.
What are blood Creatinine levels and how high is 148?
Serum creatinine is taken to measure your creatinine clearance, which is a measure of how well your kidney is functioning. This can be calculated using a couple of formulas most simply the Cockcroft and Gault formula which will take into account your age, weight, height and sex.
What is the normal creatine level for a 86 year old man?
The normal serum creatinine level is 0.6-1.5mg/dL for an adult. A high creatinine level is an indicator for poor kidney function.
Is high creatinine can be cured?
How to reduce the creatinine level
Is serum glucose 123 to high?
serum glucose 123 to high?
Is 3.0 a high creatinine level?
Yes most definately, creatinine levels should be about .76, I myself have just been informed my creatinine levels were high and mine was 1.26
Is 1.5 a high creatinine level?
borderline high.
Will high cholesterol level cause high creatinine level?
no.
Is 6 a high creatinine level?
yes
