Is 1.7 Creatinine level dangerous for a diabetic patient?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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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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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm feeling some pain around my kidney area and sometimes I'm having trouble breathing and feel some pain in my heart. Should I be worried about this? What could be causing these symptoms?

Usg abdomen and thoracolumbar spine AP and Oblique view is advised to the patient.

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My brother was admitted to the hospital due to a kidney infection, and now they say his kidneys are covered with skin. The doctors are planning surgery tomorrow but can't guarantee his survival. We're really scared what does this mean and what should we do?

surgery opinion is advised.

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Lemon should not increase Uric acid level and should not increase the serum creatinine level. It will increase citrate elimination in the urine which can decrease the rate of kidney stone formation.

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