Creatinine is a waste product of muscular activity this is secreted into the blood stream. Because people's activity levels tend not to vary, serum creatinine levels remain constant in healthy people. Creatinine is important because it is an indicator of kidney function; thus, decreased renal filtering and disposal (urine) may be reflected if the level of this waste product is high. Together with blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and high urine protein, high creatinine levels can be a red flag for kidney disease. A careful diagnostic workup is important to determine why creatinine levels are high. So, knowing the symptoms of high creatinine is very important for us.
Initial high creatinine levels may not produce any outstanding signs or symptoms. However, bodily responses will vary depending on how high the creatinine level is found to be upon evaluation. High creatinine levels do not immediately mean kidney disease; however, some form of kidney dysfunction is possible, therefore renal function should be assessed. Gender needs to be kept in mind because women, who have less muscle mass than men, consequently tend to have lower creatinine levels than men. The creatinine levels for normal women (without kidney dysfunction) runs somewhere between between 0.5 to 1.1 milligrams/deciliters; likewise, creatinine levels for normal men (without kidney dysfunction) are around 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL.
With increasing creatinine levels, some possible signs may include a low-grade fever, fatigue, lethargy or a generalized sense of malaise. Loss of appetite and changes in weight may be identified. Dehydration may be present as well as headache complaints, and shortness of breath or problems with breathing. Also, a change in mental state may be noticed, for example, the individual may appear confused or disoriented.
An individual may present with decreased output of urine (oliguria) and urine may appear dark in color. Edema or puffiness such as in the face and around the eyes or other areas may be found upon examination. Additionally, the individual may report pain occurring in the lower back or lumbar region.
In Kidney Disease, the creatinine level does not increase until more than half of the renal function is lost. Therefore, if you suffer from high creatinine level, you should go to see a doctor at once.
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