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Does Intake Of High Level Testosterone Result In Elevated Kidney Levels?
Question: Would using testosterone at a higer level cause elevated kidney levels on a blood test? Ive never had any elevated kidney levels and now im taking tesosterone and checked levels while on it and it was slightly elevated.
Brief Answer:
It depends
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
While testosterone can affect a human body in many ways it cannot be said for sure if all men would be affected by high dose of testosterone. It depends on the sensitivity of the person towards testosterone.
I would like to know what was raised in your kidney function tests.
Is it creatinine? Creatinine clearance can be affected by testosterone as it influences the muscle mass of a man.
But 'YES' it affects already damaged kidney severely.
It depends
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
While testosterone can affect a human body in many ways it cannot be said for sure if all men would be affected by high dose of testosterone. It depends on the sensitivity of the person towards testosterone.
I would like to know what was raised in your kidney function tests.
Is it creatinine? Creatinine clearance can be affected by testosterone as it influences the muscle mass of a man.
But 'YES' it affects already damaged kidney severely.
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems and comprehensive renal care, talk to a Nephrologist. Click here to Book a Consultation.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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