Is Creatinine Level Of 2.21 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2015

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Question : I have a creatine level of 2.21 and I am 82 years old,self cather for 8 years.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rovena (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I read carefully your query.

A normal range for the level of creatinine is 0.5-1.3 mg/dl.Creatinine level in blood is used as an indicator of kidney function.A normal level of creatinine in blood indicates a normal kidney function.
A creatinine level of 2.21 indicates that your kidney function is moderately reduced due to kidney damage.The condition that caused this damage can progress over time ,the level of creatinine will increase and it can lead to renal insufficiency.

There are some factors that can influence the level of creatinine in blood like a diet high in proteins (meat) ,exercise etc.For this reason is necessary to measure creatinine level several times to confirm that this increased level is
sustained and permanent.In this case it would be related to kidney damage.

You may need to do some diet changes (low protein diet ) and monitor the level of creatinine in blood.

Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question.I would be happy to help.

Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar