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Can Creatinine Count With 1.76 Cause Kidney Problem?

Italian/Venezualian 65 y/o male, Hx of Afib, Hypertension, Type I Diabetes. Abnormal labs- Creatinine 1.76, Co2 31, Albumin 3.5, TSH 4.59, Hematocrit 50.5, Platelet Count. Not taking anticoagulants-alternative Natto K. Hypertensive meds, Regular and NPH Insulin, Diuretics. Synthroid. Does it myan beginning kidney problems?
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Your concern is understandable.
As an Urologist, let me assure you, that as a diabetic and hypertensive, the kidney can develop changes, called Nephropathy, where creatinine rises.
As your s.creatinine of 1.76, is above the normal limits of 1.4, if you keep the diabetes well controlled ,with HbA1C below 6.5, and take your medications regularly, with exercise and diabetic diet, the creatinine may come down.
You do need to check for prostate gland enlargement, with an ultrasound scan of abdomen and prostate, which can also raise the creatinine.
You can send me copy of reports for an expert opinion. Get well soon.
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Can Creatinine Count With 1.76 Cause Kidney Problem?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Your concern is understandable. As an Urologist, let me assure you, that as a diabetic and hypertensive, the kidney can develop changes, called Nephropathy, where creatinine rises. As your s.creatinine of 1.76, is above the normal limits of 1.4, if you keep the diabetes well controlled ,with HbA1C below 6.5, and take your medications regularly, with exercise and diabetic diet, the creatinine may come down. You do need to check for prostate gland enlargement, with an ultrasound scan of abdomen and prostate, which can also raise the creatinine. You can send me copy of reports for an expert opinion. Get well soon.