Elevated Creatinine Levels: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
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High creatinine levels Muscle cells create creatinine as a byproduct of their breakdown. The kidneys then eliminate it from blood, and then it gets eliminated through urine. The high levels of creatinine found in the blood, referred to as high creatinine, are symptoms of kidney disease or other medical problems. Here are a few factors for the high creatinine levels. Kidney disorders. The main reason for high creatinine levels is a malfunctioning kidney. Many conditions, such as acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease, kidney infections or obstructions in the urinary tract, can cause high creatinine levels. Dehydration: Insufficient intake of fluids or excessive loss of fluid due to vomiting, sweating or diarrhoea can result in increased urine output and, in the short term, increased levels of creatinine. Damage to muscles conditions that lead to the breakdown of muscles, like the occurrence of rhabdomyolysis (severe injuries to the muscles) or extensive burns or long-term immobilisation, may cause high levels of creatinine. A high-protein diet that is high in protein could raise levels of creatinine since it is an end product in the metabolism of proteins.All Rights Reserved
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