Dr. My father has suffering kidney problem. He is 75 years old. His creatinine level is 4.5 is it very much risk for him.? I would like to visit you once with my father. Thanking you Suparna kumar.
Normal creatinine levels are up to 1.2 mg/dL. In older adults (as in case of your father) the creatine might be higher than normal (acceptable level up to 2 mg/dL).
In case of your father, the creatinine level is 4.5 which is considered high and is indicating possible kidney problems. I highly recommend to consult with his doctor to determine what is causing such impairment and the best treatment.
Possible factors might include: - metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes) - chronic kidney infection - kidney damages due to medications he takes on daily basis.
Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana
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What Does This Creatinine Level Of 4.5 Indicate?
Hi Supama, I am sorry for the situation your father is in. Normal creatinine levels are up to 1.2 mg/dL. In older adults (as in case of your father) the creatine might be higher than normal (acceptable level up to 2 mg/dL). In case of your father, the creatinine level is 4.5 which is considered high and is indicating possible kidney problems. I highly recommend to consult with his doctor to determine what is causing such impairment and the best treatment. Possible factors might include: - metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes) - chronic kidney infection - kidney damages due to medications he takes on daily basis. Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana