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What Causes Renal Failure And High Creatinine Level?

Hi,
I was rushed into hospital Wednesday morning after having a blood test Tuesday afternoon. I have been diagnosed as having renal failure (eGFR 35) and had high creatinine level (187). I spent all day in hospital having various blood tests, an ECG, a chest x-ray & an ultra sound of my kidneys, liver, spleen and aorta. Everything was fine except for my kidneys. I have no other obvious signs or symptoms except for tiredness and a rash on my legs and arms. Not even sure if the rashes are related, probably ezcema. I am having another blood test on Tuesday to check my eGFR and creatinine levels again. I am hoping it is exercse induced and that taking a few days off training and drinking loads of water will sort me out. Do you think this is likely? I am physically fit but probably exercise/train too much. The day of my first blood test was the 8th day on the trot of intense exercise.
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Hello
It isn't likely that this is completely exercise induced.
A viral illness, an autoimmune disorder like lupus or nephritis, is more likely here.

It is possible that, in time and with proper treatment, your kidney function will recover though.
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What Causes Renal Failure And High Creatinine Level?

Hello It isn t likely that this is completely exercise induced. A viral illness, an autoimmune disorder like lupus or nephritis, is more likely here. It is possible that, in time and with proper treatment, your kidney function will recover though.