Creatinine is a chemical waste produced from muscle tissue breakdown. Creatinine routes in the blood to the kidneys and is released through urine. If the kidneys are not functioning normal, creatinine content will increase in the blood and less creatinine is excreted through urine. Creatinine is a result of normal muscle function, which means more creatinine is produced in people with more muscles. Creatinine levels in the blood analyze both the muscle mass of a person and the functioning of kidneys.
CREATININE BLOOD TEST
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SERUM CREATININE TEST
Serum creatinine test draws blood and evaluates creatinine level in the bloodstream. This test provides an approximation of how well the kidneys filter GFR (Glomerular Filter Rate).
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CREATININE CLEARANCE
Creatinine clearance measures the content of creatinine clearing out of the body. This test estimates how well the kidneys filter waste. Creatinine clearance is a combination of both a urine test and a blood test.
CAUSES FOR HIGH LEVELS OF CREATININE
The following can be the reason for high creatinine levels:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Kidney obstruction
- increased consumption of protein
- Dehydration
- Intense exercise
CAUSES FOR LOW LEVELS OF CREATININE
The following can be the reason for low creatinine levels:
- Low muscle mass
- Extreme weight loss
- Pregnancy
How To Treat High Or Low Levels Of Creatinine?
Abnormal creatinine levels can be treated by:
- Consuming a healthy diet with low fats and low salt
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Regular exercise
- Rehydration
- Controlling blood sugar if diabetic
- Keeping a check on blood pressure
- Quitting smoking
- Limiting intake of alcohol
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