Creatine is a chemical waste that is created by the metabolic activities of your muscles. The main source of creatinine is creatine, which is a significant molecule that helps in producing energy for the muscles. About 2% of your body’s creatine is converted to creatinine daily and transported to the kidneys via the bloodstream.
Creatinine Level Chart :
CATEGORY CREATININE LEVELS
Adult Males 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dl
Adult Females 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dl
Infants 0.2 mg/dl
Individuals with only one kidney 1.8 to 1.9 mg/dl
Older people have lower creatinine levels than normal adults, and bodybuilders may have higher creatinine levels than most adults. This is because older individuals have diminished muscles while bodybuilders have more muscles as compared to most normal individuals. Also, individuals suffering from any muscle related disorder(s) may have a significantly lower creatinine levels than meant for their age and gender.
Causes :
If the functioning of your kidneys is interrupted or impaired by any condition, it can cause your creatinine levels to go high. Some of the most common causes of chronic kidney diseases or elevated creatinine levels in adults include:
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Urinary tract infections
Kidney infections
Abnormal muscle breakdown resulting from rhabdomyolysis
Drugs like cimetidine
Consuming large amounts of dietary meat
Symptoms :
The symptoms of high blood creatinine levels and kidney dysfunction often vary widely and may not be correlated to each other. Some individuals may have severe kidney disease and high creatinine levels without displaying any symptoms while others usually develop symptoms like
Swelling or edema
Shortness of breath
Dehydration
Fatigue
Nausea and vomiting
Confusion
Diagnosis :
Blood Urea Nitrogen Test (BUN) – This test checks the functioning of your kidneys by measuring the amount of urea nitrogen in your blood. Too much or too little of urea nitrogen often hints at kidney problems.
Basic Metabolic Panel Test (BMP) – This is a combination of tests that assess the important body functions.
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel Test (CMP) – This test is an ordered panel of 14 tests, which gives your doctor important information regarding the health of your kidneys, liver, electrolyte and acid/base balance, etc.
Effects Of High Creatinine
High blood creatinine can pose the following dangers:
- Causes further damage to your kidneys.
- Increases your risks of developing cardiovascular disease.
- Leads to digestive system and respiratory system disorders.
- Causes problems with your nervous system.
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