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Should A Creatinine Blood Test Be Done To Better Treat A Patient With A History Of A Stroke, Heart Disease And Urinary Incontinence?

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Question : Yes. I have an appt with my Primary care dr on wed.
My question is on a suggestion my home health nurse had on a form that I have mislaid. She thought he should check something called I thought creatine . I have had a stroke 12 years ago I have heart disease and I have incontinence?
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It probably relates to medicine.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Creatinine is a blood test that informs on kidney function. It is often used to screen for kidney disease. In addition, an elevated creatinine is a reason to reduce medicine doses for a wide range of drugs to avoid high blood levels.

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Should A Creatinine Blood Test Be Done To Better Treat A Patient With A History Of A Stroke, Heart Disease And Urinary Incontinence?

Brief Answer: It probably relates to medicine. Detailed Answer: Hi, Creatinine is a blood test that informs on kidney function. It is often used to screen for kidney disease. In addition, an elevated creatinine is a reason to reduce medicine doses for a wide range of drugs to avoid high blood levels. Regards