Elevated creatinine levels signal potential kidney strain, indicating impaired waste filtering. While normal ranges exist, factors like muscle mass and diet influence results. Persistent high levels ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Last summer, a city policeman came to my door. My doctor had been unable to contact me with the results of a recent blood test and called the police. The policeman handed me a card ...

Elevated creatinine signals kidney stress, but natural strategies can help. Focus on a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, while reducing red meat. Staying hydrated with water and certain herbal teas ...

Pre-kidney transplant high creatinine levels in patients on peritoneal dialysis increases the risk for delayed graft function and, among those aged 50 year or older, death-censored graft loss.