Is Fluctuating Creatinine Level Normal?

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014

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Sat, 13 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : My creatinine levels vary quite a bit. Today it has gone from 1.00 to 1.22 mg/dl. Before that they varied from 1.30 to 1.49. I use an expensive meter. Is this fluctuating normal?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (4 days later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can be normal

Detailed Answer:
HI XXXX

Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic .

Creatinine levels depends on Body hydration, Kidney function and muscle mass . Since muscle mass doesn't change day by day only Body hydration and Kidney function determines Creatinine levels .

If there is no other illness which is affecting your kidney then the only explanation for fluctuating creatinine is your hydration, that is the amount of fluids you take everyday . As hydration can vary day to day mild fluctuation in creatinine is also normal as long as it is in normal range .

Hope this answers your query .
Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.
Happy to help you.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj