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How To Lower Creatinine Level?
My creatinine level is 1.6. I have blood test done several times a year as I am on Gleevec for CML. It has never been over .9. What can I do to lower this. My oncologist made no mention of this. I just noticed this when checking my lab report and it had High written next to the creatinine level.
Thu, 10 Sep 2015
Hi, welcome to HCM.
Raise S. creatinine requires systemic approach to define the cause first.
It can be related to dehydration or related to your disease/ medications or it can be new disease of kidney.
Do basic urine report and sonography of kidney.
Maintain adequate hydration.
Monitor your urine output. Check BP.
Avoid painkillers and other over the counter medicines.
Then consult nephrologist or you can get back to me also with reports..
I think this would be helpful to you.
Best wishes. TC.
Dr Jay Patel.
Raise S. creatinine requires systemic approach to define the cause first.
It can be related to dehydration or related to your disease/ medications or it can be new disease of kidney.
Do basic urine report and sonography of kidney.
Maintain adequate hydration.
Monitor your urine output. Check BP.
Avoid painkillers and other over the counter medicines.
Then consult nephrologist or you can get back to me also with reports..
I think this would be helpful to you.
Best wishes. TC.
Dr Jay Patel.
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