- male
- 60 Years
- 10/05/2022
Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?
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Creatinine level of 1.7 is significant of mild elevation from normal range, but it alone does not dictate severity of kidney disease in Diabetic patients.
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Consult a Nephrologist
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View allI'm really worried about my current health situation. My creatinine level is 3.6 and my eGFR is 19. Is there any way to lower my creatinine or at least stop it from going higher? I've heard about Ketosterilwould it be safe or effective for me to take it to help with my creatinine levels?
Creatinine levels can be managed, but reduction or stopping increase depends on underlying kidney function. Consult a nephrologistKetosteril (ketosteril): Not recommended as primary treatment
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Where do you itch with kidney disease?
It may affect your whole body or be limited to a specific area â usually your back or arms. Itching tends to affects both sides of the body at the same time and may feel internal, like a crawling feeling just below the skin.
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I'm really concerned about my health right now because my creatinine level is at 3.3 and my blood pressure is high at 120180. Is this something I should be worried about? Also, is there any way to improve kidney issues related to damage of cortical echotexture?
To decrease creatinine levels, it is important to manage underlying conditions that may be contributing to kidney damage. In your case, with a creatinine level of 3.3 and high blood pressure of 120180, it is concerning and may indicate kidney dysfunction. Controlling blood pressure is crucial in managing kidney function. You can take medications like Losartan at a dose of 50mg daily to help lower blood pressure and protect the kidneys. As for the kidney problem related to damage of Cortical echotexture, it is important to address the underlying cause of the damage. While it may not be possible to completely cure kidney damage, you can slow down the progression of the disease by following a renal-friendly diet, staying hydrated, and taking medications
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