Causes of high levels of creatinine
Creatinine is a chemical waste that is formed from the metabolism of muscles. Currently, many patients are confused by high levels of creatinine, and they are interested in its causing factors. As a rule, serum creatinine is a significant indicator that reflects the function of the kidneys. Constant increase in the level of creatinine is mainly due to the following factors:
1. Renal failure
If renal failure is combined with other infections, such as influenza, pneumonia, intestinal infection, urinary tract infection, etc., their creatinine level may increase in a short time.
2. Dehydration
Such as fever, hyperosis, reduced water intake. In addition, diuresis can cause blood concentration and reduce blood flow in the kidneys.
3. Drugs that are harmful to the kidneys
If patients with kidney disease take medications that are harmful to the kidneys. The level of creatinine will increase. And patients should pay attention to the following drugs: gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, etc. In serious condition this can lead to irreversible consequences.
4. Poor management of blood pressure and long-term massive proteinuria (the volume of protein in the urine is more than 1 g or 1.5 g per day) can slowly lead to its occurrence.
5. Because of the recurrence of the disease, patients with kidney disease, accompanied by anuria or oliguria, may be affected by this symptom.
6. Insufficient attention to live details. Fatigue, weakness and bad interruptions also cause factors.
The above causes a high level of creatinine. If you have been diagnosed with this symptom and you want to learn more about this, we are here to help. You can write to us by e-mail: Asya.yue@mail.ru, Whatsapp +8613292893707 (from Monday to Sunday) to arrange an appointment.
