Your muscles produce creatinine, which is a waste product. Your kidneys filter creatinine and other waste materials from your circulation. These waste items are filtered and then eliminated from your body through urine.

Creatinine levels can tell you a lot about how well your kidneys are functioning.

Abnormally high or low creatinine levels can indicate the presence of a health problem.

 Let’s take a closer look at excessive creatinine, the symptoms it causes, and when you should seek medical help.

In this blog, we’ll look at creatinine  and how it might become too high. We also look at high creatinine symptoms, when to be concerned about creatinine levels, and treatment choices.

What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Excess Creatinine?

The symptoms of raised creatinine levels are usually the same as those of kidney failure (renal insufficiency). There may be no symptoms associated with elevated creatinine levels or renal disease in many cases.

Early signs of kidney disease or kidney failure (renal failure) include the following:

• Fatigue
• Skin that is parched
• Confusion
• Itching
• Muscle spasms
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Appetite loss.
• Swelling in the ankles and feet (edema)
• Urination that is excessive or less than average
• Breathing problems
• Sleeping problems (insomnia)
• Pain in the nerves

Who Is in Danger of Having High Levels?

Creatinine levels in some people may be greater than normal.

Creatinine levels may be higher in young or middle-aged persons who are muscular or athletic because they have more muscle mass.

Creatinine levels may be high in elderly adults who are dehydrated or have infections.

What Are the Treatments for Creatinine Levels That Are Too High ?

If kidney disease is the source of high creatinine levels, therapeutic options include:

• Maintain a low-fat, low-salt diet.
• Regular exercise is essential.
• Keep a healthy weight.
• Maintain a healthy blood pressure.
• Keep an eye on your blood sugar levels if you have diabetes.
• Please don’t smoke.
• Limit your alcohol consumption.
• Rehydration is required if creatinine levels are increased due to dehydration, either through oral fluids or intravenously.

Medications that induce elevated creatinine levels may need to be altered or discontinued. Before changing or quitting any drugs, consult with your doctor.

Low creatinine levels normally do not require therapy, unless in the case of attempting to enhance muscle mass in general.

Is There Anything That Can Be Done to Prevent Creatinine Levels That Are Too High?

Treatment of the underlying cause is the best method to prevent high creatinine levels.

The steps used to treat early stages of kidney disease are the same as those performed to avoid kidney disease:

• Creatine supplements should be avoided at all costs…
• Reduce the amount of protein you consume.
• Increase your fibre intake.
• Consult your healthcare practitioner about how much liquids you should consume.
• Reduce your salt intake.
• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines) should be used in moderation.
• Smoking should be avoided.
• Consume alcohol in moderation.

Anyone who is having new or unexplained symptoms should seek medical advice. If your symptoms point to kidney illness, diabetes, or heart problems, you should get medical help right once.

Seeking medical advice and treatment as soon as possible can help you avoid a more serious health problem.