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Kidney health question
My recent health report says as below for kidney parameters. Is this something to concern or worry about?
Serum Creatinine: 1.23 mg/dL
eGFR: 73 mL/min/1.73 m²
Urine ACR: 8.92 mg/g
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Dr. Ankita Gahlot
Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your creatinine at 1.23 sits at the upper edge of the usual range for a man your age, and your eGFR of 73 points to a mild dip in kidney filtration, which is common and often just reflects age rather than disease. Your urine ACR of 8.92 is well within the normal range, so there's no sign of protein leaking through your kidneys right now.
Next Steps
Keep well hydrated, keep your blood pressure and sugar in check, and avoid regular painkillers like ibuprofen unless your doctor has advised them. Repeating this panel in 6 to 12 months will show whether it's stable.
Health Tips
Please consult a physician in person over this report, especially if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, or a family history of kidney disease.
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