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Creatinine increased
Hi my husband creatinine increased to 1.34 is there anything to fear about is this reversible or not ? Urea is 54 phosphorus is 6. Also his HBA1C (GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN is 7.6 . Any views about this
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1. Borderline creatinine ( usual labs have normal range
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Yes it is, consult urologist.
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Do one RiA and Fasting and PP glucose
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His kidney functions are slightly abnormal, whereas HbA1c is also slightly high.
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Start diabetes meds immediately
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Dear Patient,
Based on your husband's laboratory findings:
Creatinine: 1.34 mg/dL
Urea: 54 mg/dL
Phosphorus: 6 mg/dL
HbA1c: 7.6%
Hemoglobin: 7.6 g/dL
These results suggest early chronic kidney disease (CKD) most likely due to diabetic nephropathy. Here's an explanation based strictly on standard medical references:
1. Raised Creatinine (1.34 mg/dL)
This value is slightly elevated and may suggest reduced kidney function.
If persistent for >3 months with other lab abnormalities, it meets the criteria for CKD.
It is not necessarily irreversible, especially if addressed early, but the cause (diabetes) must be aggressively managed.
2. High Urea and Phosphorus
Urea of 54 mg/dL and phosphorus 6 mg/dL are consistent with reduced renal clearance.
Elevated phosphorus occurs when glomerular filtration is impaired and is common in stage 3 or later CKD.
3. HbA1c 7.6%
Indicates poorly controlled diabetes.
Chronic hyperglycemia is the main driver of diabetic nephropathy.
Strict glycemic control is crucial to halt or slow the progression of kidney damage.
4. Low Hemoglobin (7.6 g/dL)
Anemia in CKD is typically normocytic normochromic, due to reduced erythropoietin production.
It is commonly seen when GFR drops below 60 ml/min.
This level of anemia is moderate and needs correction, possibly with iron and erythropoietin therapy.
What You Should Do
Confirm chronicity: Repeat creatinine and calculate eGFR after a few weeks.
Urine test for albuminuria: Presence of albumin confirms glomerular involvement (diabetic nephropathy).
Control blood sugar: Aim for HbA1c <7%.
Monitor potassium and calcium regularly.
Refer to a nephrologist for early CKD management and anemia correction.
Address low hemoglobin with iron studies and treatment as needed.
These findings are medically significant but manageable if treated proactively. Early nephrology referral and tight control of diabetes and hypertension can preserve kidney function.
Reference: Harrison’s Manual of Medicine, 20th Edition.
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Control sugars.
Brisk walk 30 minutes per day.
Diabetic diet.
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