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What Does This Creatinine Level Of 4.5 Indicate?

Dr. My father has suffering kidney problem. He is 75 years old. His creatinine level is 4.5 is it very much risk for him.? I would like to visit you once with my father. Thanking you Suparna kumar.
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Hi Supama,

I am sorry for the situation your father is in.

Normal creatinine levels are up to 1.2 mg/dL. In older adults (as in case of your father) the creatine might be higher than normal (acceptable level up to 2 mg/dL).

In case of your father, the creatinine level is 4.5 which is considered high and is indicating possible kidney problems. I highly recommend to consult with his doctor to determine what is causing such impairment and the best treatment.

Possible factors might include:
- metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes)
- chronic kidney infection
- kidney damages due to medications he takes on daily basis.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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What Does This Creatinine Level Of 4.5 Indicate?

Hi Supama, I am sorry for the situation your father is in. Normal creatinine levels are up to 1.2 mg/dL. In older adults (as in case of your father) the creatine might be higher than normal (acceptable level up to 2 mg/dL). In case of your father, the creatinine level is 4.5 which is considered high and is indicating possible kidney problems. I highly recommend to consult with his doctor to determine what is causing such impairment and the best treatment. Possible factors might include: - metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes) - chronic kidney infection - kidney damages due to medications he takes on daily basis. Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana