Is A Creatinine Level Of 7.4 Considered Dangerous?

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Question : what ievel of creatinine is considered dangerous my mothers creatinine is 7.4 she is taking medicine and the level remains between 7 to 7.4 since last 2months is it dangerous or dilousis is required immediately

Answered by Dr. Jyothi B L (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not necessary now.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. No, not dangerous.

2. Dialysis based on creatinine levels indicated, if more than 10.
Glomerular filtration rate if <15 ml/ min, then dialysis will be necessary.

3. As she does not have any toxic symptoms, she does not require dialysis for now.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Dr. Jyothi BL

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