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What Causes Low Creatinine Levels In An Elderly Person?

HI I am a 75 yr old female. After having a blood test my creatinine came out at 61. I feel great, I pee regularly not too often, I don t leak.The only medication I take is Losartin ,100mg. I had been on 25 mg. but a PH raised the mg. and I am very active including excersising. If my creatinine is too low what could be causing it and how can I raise it?
Mon, 28 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As we get older we have less muscle mass. Creatinine is a breakdown product of muscle metabolism. Low creatinine is not a problem. Having high creatinine is a sign of kidney failure.

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What Causes Low Creatinine Levels In An Elderly Person?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As we get older we have less muscle mass. Creatinine is a breakdown product of muscle metabolism. Low creatinine is not a problem. Having high creatinine is a sign of kidney failure. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.