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Is A Creatinine Level Of 7.4 Considered Dangerous?
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
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.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Jyothi BL
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.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Jyothi BL
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