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Creatinine clearance versus creatinine by Margaret Patient Expert I went to see my family doctor earlier today. There I was, all concerned about my high creatinine... up serum creatinine and creatinine clearance, duuuh…Hmmm, well, as George Bernard Shaw said, A life spent [...]
Creatinine by Lauren B. Patient Expert Creatinine is a product that forms when creatine phosphate, a component of muscle tissue, is broken down. As this creatinine builds up in the blood, it is filtered into the urine by the kidneys...
Creatinine Blood Test by Romelette L. Patient Expert On my last laboratory, I asked to have a creatinine. Though it was not part of my doctor’s order i still wanted to check it out. For those of you who don’t know creatinine is a blood test that is used to gauge...
Blood Work: Understanding BUN and Creatinine by Lauren B. Patient Expert In order to determine kidney function, a blood test called the BUN Creatinine is performed. BUN... at the same time as a creatinine measurement. Creatine (note spelling) is a protein that generally remains...
Is checking creatinine really useful once you are on regular dialysis? by Kamal S. Patient ExpertHealth Maven have Serum Creatinine as one of the tests required to be done as part of these tests. From Wikipedia : "Creatinine is a break-down product of creatine phosphate in muscle, and is usually produced at a fairly...
Creatinine Still at 1.1 by Nathan M. Patient Expert When I saw the doctor on Thursday, my creatinine was at 1.1. This was higher than the 0.9 or 1... again to make sure that I was okay. I got a call from the clinic this morning. They told me that my creatinine...
Random Urine Protein and Creatinine by Romelette L. Patient Expert my illness very well. So he ordered me for a random urine protein and creatinine. I thought at first...
Unfairly condemned Creatinine by Kamal S. Patient ExpertHealth Maven he would most commonly associate with kidney disease and chances are that the answer would be creatinine. From the time you get diagnosed, everyone talks about creatinine. "How much is your creatinine?" is a question I have been asked...
Creatinine from the Black Lagoon by Tom S. Patient Expert . I was mostly interested in finding out our current creatinine levels. Allow me to explain: The functioning of your kidneys is best measured by testing the level of creatinine in your blood. A low level is good...
Essential nephrology for cardiologist : A new molecule scores over creatinine in predicting acute kidney injury ! by Dr. Sangareddi V. Medical Doctor   creatinine and BUN !) Neutrophil gelatinase associated Lipocalin (NGAL) This is 25 Dalton molecule...  in the next 24-48 hours .The advantage is , it NGAL raises well before serum creatinine. NGAL After cardiac...

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Re: Protein in urine
I recently asked you about protein in urine and you said that if 132 was my clearance creatinine level it should be fine. I went back and look and I only had a random sample. I talked to my pcp... Henry, M.D. Re: Protein in urine If your creatinine overall is OK and you have no microalbumen...crap

Use of metformin if creatinine level is 1.7
I have a serum creatinine level of 1.7 due to long standing BP level of systolic below 140 and diastolic less than 90. We now know that the BP should be further reduced to prevent renal damage. I have type 2 diabetes.   Is metformin contraindicated in this clinical setting? What are the risks...crap

Terrible rash. Sustiva or Epzicom?
Hello,First I would like to thank you for any advice you can give. I have been getting high creatinine numbers, around 2, for a year now. I recently changed my med from Crixivan, Zerit, and Epivir.... If your creatinine is elevated the lamivudine dose may need to be decreased (ideally would have a creatinine...crap

Abnormal Elevated ALT
31 Jan 06:tests performed :Serum Creatinine , ALT , Blood Glucose ,PT , PTT , Hemoblogin level .These tests were performed in order to make an operation .All Tests were in normal ranges EXCEPT ALT : 118 ( ref range is 0 - 40 according to my laboratory ) .15 April 06 :all previous tests were redone...crap

out of range
what does having an out of range bon/creatinine ratio mean? Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. out of range It usually reflects something going on in the kidneys.crap

Stage 2 Renal Failure
I recently had a 24hr creatinine collection taken. My results should creatinine at 1.4 and GFR at 63. I am 40 years old 6ft 180lbs. and have been on reyataz, truvada, and norvir for 1 year. (1st regimen) I am shocked. Am I going to be on dialysis soon? Can I bring those numbers up or change...crap

side effects of atripla
i started taking atripla like 6 months ago and my blood creatinine suddenly increased. is this a side effect of the drug? Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. side effects of atripla Could be... to an increase in creatinine....crap

Is A Low Blood Urea Nitrogen Level Dangerous?
urea nitrogen bun 6 and bun creatinine 8.8 Is this bad.  What does it mean to someone that has just been diagnosed with breast cancer?  I know that these numbers are not in the normal range.  What needs to be done to increase this number?  What should be included in the diet?   Hugo Francocrap

Tenofovir/Creatinine
How long does it take your creatinine levels to return to normal once you have stopped taking tenofovir (viread)? Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. Tenofovir/Creatinine Several days to several weeks. It depends on whether there were other drugs involved, severity of the kidney condition associated...crap

Protein in urine
I had two tests showing protein in urine. The second urine test shows:creatinine 132.3proteine..., M.D. Protein in urine Have you had your microalbumin levels in the urine checked? Is the creatinine value of 132.3 your creatinine clearance level (if so that is pretty good)? For persons on tenofovir...crap