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I had creatinine blood test yesterday..in my report I can see creatinine is low..What is the reason?Kindly tell me..

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Most commonly due to excess water drinking.If you do not have any symptoms like muscle cramps or weakness you have nothing to worry about. ...  Read More

I got routine blood tests done , my creatinine is low is it a cause for concern . Attaching reports , please guide

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Last month I have just done a regular blood checkup where I found the creatinine is low as 0.52mg/dl is it fine? I have to do anything.

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It's absolutely fine. Don't worry ...  Read More

My serum creatinine and urea are always low it's 0.5 and urea is 14 ...it's always on lower side since past 4 months...is it something to worry

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Probably you are dehydrated. ...  Read More

My urinary creatinine as per spot UACR reports are as follows :- 18/05/2025 = 71.09 23/06/2025 = 85.76 29/06/2025 = 53.91 11/07/2025 = 111.31 27/07/2025 = 65.30 UACR results were normal at all times Value of urinary creatinine in the above results seems to be much low especially 53.91,65.30 & 71.09 Need to know whether these urinary creatinine

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The reports are normal ...  Read More

I am severely overweight and hence on a restrictive diet n exercise routine. My blood test shows low levels of creatinine. Is it a major cause of concern? No other symptoms. Attaching reports. Please guide

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Sr creatinine report is within normal limits ...  Read More

Please advise on creatinine level low at 0.56, what has to be done as precaution. What should be the diet

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You should take protein diet as much as possible.It will build up your muscle mass and bring back your creatinine to normal levels.and 0.56 is not that low to be worried ...  Read More

I had blood work recently as I have stomach discomfort and bloating/bulgy stomach. Feel heavy and full and the tummy looks bigger. Dr tested for complete metabolic panel and creatinine came out low. Mine was 0.56mg/dL where the normal range is,0.57-1. Never had this abnormal range in creatinine. Is it something related to my stomach looks like be

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have Brain MRI (contrast)scheduled for tomorrow. My creatinine level is low 0.51. Will MRI be done with low creatinine level ?

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Hi, My Bun-Creatinine ratio and Urea Creatinine ratio are low. Bun-Creatinine ratio is 8.57 Urea-Creatinine ratio is 18.35 Is it concerning? I generally have foamy Urine and urine flow is low.

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My aunt is a case of Ca endometrium with total hysterectomy in 2014 , post chemotherapy underwent surgery for reccurent pelvic mass . Underwent 28 nos of radiation therapy in pelvic area post operation in May 2025. Now she is having excessive weakness since past few months, being tested shows Hb too low (3 unit) Creatinine-12.3 unit, Urea-366 unit.

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She is in a serious (guarded) condition, but dialysis is helping and recovery depends on how her kidneys respond over the next few days. Continue strict care under a nephrologist and oncologist. ...  Read More

M26 with hair loss and visible thinning at the crown. Two years ago a dermatologist prescribed topical Minoxidil + Finasteride (10%) and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. no oral finastride After about 2 months I noticed reduced erections and absence of morning erections, so my family doctor advised me to stop the medicines. Within a week my erections and lib

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Can by psychological, Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed to rule out other causes ...  Read More

M26 with hair loss and visible thinning at the crown. Two years ago a dermatologist prescribed topical Minoxidil + Finasteride (10%) and oral Minoxidil 2.5 mg. no oral finastride After about 2 months I noticed reduced erections and absence of morning erections, so my family doctor advised me to stop the medicines. Within a week my erections and lib

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I run approx 5 km per day and approx 10 km brisk walk since 02 months daily. At about morning after 1 hr of approx 6 brisk walk and 1.5 km run, I have done a creatinine and urine test. Creatinine is 1.3 and urine protine (+). Is it due to running or exercise. My urine colour is also yellow at that time. Pls suggest

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Exertion can cause proteinuria. High creatinine can be due to exercise and high muscle mass. Better to check for spot urine, albumin to creatinine ratio in early morning sample without exertion or exe ...  Read More

I run approx 8 km first day and 6 km 2nd day and 2 km run or 6 km brisk walking. I have done a creatinine and urine test after 01 hr running on 3 rd day. Creatinine 1.3 or some protein in urine. Is it due to heavy running.

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Could be one of the reasons.. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six . ...  Read More

I have done my creatine and urine test. The value of creatinine is 1.3 or protein is + indicates. Is it a serious issue. I don't have any symptoms. What should I do

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A creatinine value of 1.3 mg/dL and urine protein “+” in a single test is not an emergency and does not automatically mean serious kidney disease, especially when you have no symptoms. Mil ...  Read More

I have done my creatinine test value is 1.3 and protein 1+ in urine. Why pls suggest, what can I do. Is it normal

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Can UTI or Prostatitis Cause Low Testosterone Levels? I’m a male and wanted to know if urinary tract infection (UTI) or prostatitis (infection/inflammation of the prostate) can cause low testosterone levels. Can these infections temporarily or permanently affect hormone levels?

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Hi , my husband had a urine and blood test in July this year Egfr was 93 normal , blood creatinine normal Random urine collection - Albumin 56 mg/l Urine creatinine 1.7 mmol/l ( lab sugested low creatinine , may have to redo with first morning urine) Acr was 31.8 mg/mmol which is high We have redone tests in October Egfr is same normal, blood cre

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Nothing to worry. Given his normal kidney function, no diabetes or hypertension, and stable labs, the mildly high ACR is likely from dilute urine rather than kidney disease. The next step is to repeat ...  Read More

Hi, I am having a creatinine level of 5.93 but my BP is under control with 130/80 and I am on a no salt diet. I had a creatinine of 4.6 last week and then when I went on a complete no salt diet and bp medications, it rose up to 5.93. I am unable to understand why my Creatinine is increasing even with all medications and precautions. Does a high BP

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Yes ur having a kidney injury,if the kidneys are ok you need a urgent kidney biopsy ...  Read More

Recently Angeoplasty is done, and thereafter Creatinine increased as 6.0 but Urine output is normal and proper, Urine output record is 200 ml per hour. How to reduce creatinine without Blood dialysis.

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It seems to be a acute kidney injury.it generally takes 4-6 weeks for acute kidney problem to resolve if they are no signs of sob, decreased appetite or any other features u can regularly have a follo ...  Read More

Low urinary creatinine value in an uacr report due to diluted urine increases or decreases urine acr ?

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A low urine creatine can give a false high in case of uacr ...  Read More

4 months ago I got acute renal failure due to dehydration and 4 times hemodialysis was given and then creatinine became 0.89. due to having IBS problem since childhood I have to stay low FODMAP diet and for that reason daily multivitamin supplements needs for me. So, my question is this multivitamin supplement can cause kidney disease ???

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Last year creatinine was 1.3 (upper boarder value). But no protein leakage from urine. Then I have restricted diet. Recently right renal multiple stones are diagnosed with size 3mm. Then last one month onwards I have been taking vegetarian diet and low salt, Citralka liquid with urimax tablet. Yesterday I have tested my blood and urine. Serum crea

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Cause of renal stone disease.probably u are having recurrent stones, ...  Read More

Drank 1 litre of water after waking up in the morning,2 hours before providing sample for Serum Creatinine test CAN IT CAUSE FALSE RESULTS ? SHALL I REPEAT THE TEST ?

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Yes it can . please repeat ...  Read More

Drank 1 litre of water after waking up in the morning,2 hours before providing sample for Serum Creatinine test CAN IT CAUSE FALSE RESULTS ? SHALL I REPEAT THE TEST ?

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I have been having loss of balance problem for over a year. I recently tested my vitamin D and have vitamin D deficiency Vitamin D level is only 8.77ng/ml. Does Vitamin D deficiency cause loss of balance feeling and does correcting the deficiency cure the loss of balance problem?

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Yes it can cause ...  Read More

My 65-year-old father was diagnosed with diabetes one and a half years ago, with normal blood test results except for slightly elevated creatinine (1 mg/dl). He's been on medication since, with well-controlled blood pressure and sugar levels. However, his creatinine levels spiked to 1.7 the next year, then 2 the next month before decreasing to 1.9

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Consistently my serum creatinine is 1.0 and last week when tested it's 1.3 and all other urea uric acid are within the range and blood urea nitrogen when tested in may 2024 is 9.3 and albumin/creatinine ratio is 4.60 mg/g and albumin serum is 4.65 in may 2024 I am taking daily telmisartan 40 and amlodipine5 mg and night atorvastatin 10 mg daily

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I did a creatinine test,and the result came out 1 , but I feel like itch , but not itching so kindly suggest me

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