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What Causes High Creatine Kinase Levels In Blood?
My son was hospitalized with a CK blood level over 12000 4 days ago (yes 12000). He been on an IV for tha last 4 days and it was last checked at over 7000. The doctor says it could have been from a strenuos workout (he is 21). I am very worried that there is an underlying problem, disease or something else causing this. Should I be concerned? Should I see a specialist?
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
CK is a muscle enzyme, sometimes as your doctor has suggested it may be caused by strenuous exercise, however it definitely should be seen by a specialist, in order to make sure that nothing is missed.
it also needs to be corelated with any other symptoms like muscle pain or weakness.
it also needs to be corelated with any other symptoms like muscle pain or weakness.
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