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Creatinine 1.2
My creatinine was 1.07 in January. Today i got myself tested now it is 1.2. Urea is 28. I dont have sugar and bp. I am worried why is creatinine increasing slowly i am 32 years old. UPCR is also normal. I consumed red meat 1 week ago. Pls help i am a lot worried
Creatinine can vary from one day to another
There are lot of factors which affect levels
1. High protein diet
2. Dehydration
3. Antibiotic intake
4. Patient's body mass (muscle)/Weight
5. Difference from one lab to another, etc
6. Gender (creatinine is higher in men vs women)
Creatinine is not a good marker of kidney functioning
It just gives a rough idea about kidney functioning
Don't worry about kidney functioning based on the creatinine values
Next Steps
Check creatinine value serially at 2 weeks interval in the same lab
Do an ultrasound of your kidneys and urine microalbumin creatinine ratio
If u are still worried, do a DTPA scan (which will give u a good idea of your kidney functioning)
Health Tips
Stay hydrated
Dont take pain killers or any other unnecessary substance that can damage your kidney
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