Here Is What Causes High Creatinine Levels

[@TheGaryMantione]

Thanks for this! Got a slightly high reading and am pretty convinced intense exercise and creatine supplements are influencing, this helps back that up and we shall see in 2 weeks after a retest!

[@juancarlosgonzalez3551]

Could you please tell me what happened after those 2 weeks? Thanks !

[@mightymatt8548]

I would like to know the outcome of your tests as well. My PCM has referred me to a nephrologist because my annual labs showed a 1.4 creatinine and 25 for my BUN. I've had close to these results for the passed like 4 years. However like a few of the other comments in here, I take creatine supplements, workout very hard 5 days a week, have muscle mass because it, and eat chicken and steak (both cooked lol) every day. Nothing obscene, just a small chicken breast for lunch and a 8oz steak for dinner. Fruits and dark leafy greens as normal too.

[@darryljones1703]

1st. Had a blood test. My creatinine is 0.68 says low 2nd. Bun creatinine ratio is 28 says high I'm a male 36 years old. Are these numbers ok?????

[@wjason777]

@@mightymatt8548 I’m in the same boat as you. My egfr js 55. My doc is convinced that i have ckd. He knows shit about someone that weight lifts. I had to ask for a cysatatin c test. I’m awaiting results

[@henryfanai7740]

@@mightymatt8548do a cystatin C test

[@fraterx59]

Way more information than what my doc gave me , I had a 1.4 on my last test and was told I can’t take certain types of pain meds anymore, I’m also 6 253 and workout regularly I guess that makes a difference after watching this .

[@rioshound1668]

Did you have blood in your pee?

[@anasbru414]

having blood in urine is very dangerous and should not be taken lightly@@rioshound1668

[@Pennygirl99]

Wow! i take 2 opioids daily, I wonder if this can be the problem for elevated bun/creat and Urea nitrogen being elevated

[@revzone3544]

We need more doctors like this who know the difference between males and females ..👍

[@swintegrative]

Thank you

[@satpak]

You missed possible dehydration and cooked meats both of which could slightly elevate creatinine levels!

[@swintegrative]

Yes that’s true thanks for the contribution

[@mhenderson3407]

Hello Doc...Thank you for making a video on this. Peace and blessings.

[@swintegrative]

Thank you

[@scottliegel855]

Thank you for explaining in a way I was able to understand. I'm only 5'9 156bs and use the gym regularly, I was using powder Creatine daily, which was raising my EGFR, in short everyone reading this should be careful when using aftermarket supplements. Thank you, From FL.

[@swintegrative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yevihan]

did you take any steps to increase EGFR? mine is 92 & I'm 30.

[@scottliegel855]

@@yevihan I switched over to a highly regulated brand, that actually dissolves and not sits in your stomach for weeks.. yeah 92 is hi brother You don't want to be on dialysis pissing in a bag, at 30. Maybe I can send you a link. ✌️ From FL 🌴

[@grippsss2187]

Thanks for this very interesting video! How can I connect with you in regards of a question about CK and Bempedoic Acid?

[@Arlene_witha_y]

When I was 16 I was a dancer and pushed myself hard to keep up with my peers but felt I struggled most. Sweat more, got tired sooner and stayed sore longer. I thought I was out of shape. Tried to eat better but I could t never get stronger or feel more energy I was in pain for days and my pediatrician ran some tests. A needle inserted into my muscle attached to a monitor and I had to contract my muscle. They did this in my hand, forearm, thigh and shin muscles. They also did a blood test of drawing every 15 mins. My creatinine (cpk) levels were off the charts! Like 200,000! Way abnormal! I wasn’t taking ANY supplements! In the end he said I had a “defective enzyme” but not full blown muscular dystrophy. Said I actually have strong muscles but lack the enzyme power to fuel them. Essentially i could work alongside someone of my same biometrics and get more tired sooner than they would. Told me to pace myself and listen to my body. Getting in shape is very hard for me. I feel chronically tired. What is the name of this? I cannot remember. I was 16

[@andrijakeljanovic9651]

Rhabdomyolysis

[@doctorvpc]

Actually, if you have kind of an athlete lifestyle , if your creatinine came high, please measure your cystatin C levels.

[@swintegrative]

Yes

[@ivanlizalde2973]

Can you please explain why?

[@thomasjoy7879]

Hey doc. My creatinine levels have been around 2 for more than a year now. Proteinuria around 1mg. Have a lot of mental disorders as well. No particular damage to kidneys as of now. Any idea what's wrong with me? Also being checked for autoimmune disease cause I have a lot of physical symptoms related to that. Thanks

[@ericedelbroich67]

From what I've read and researched , creatine supplementation, intense exercise, muscle mass, and meat (cooked) consumption, all affect creatinine levels in a negative way. Why then aren't more medical professionals more aware of this and asking questions of their patients, instead of jumping straight to kidney disease?

[@swintegrative]

Yes those things can. It’s hard to know for sure but good question to ask

[@mightymatt8548]

This is my exact scenario as of the time of my comment. My PCM has referred me to a nephrologist because my annual labs showed a 1.4 creatinine and 25 for my BUN. I've had close to these results for the passed like 4 years. However like a few of the other comments in here, I take creatine supplements, workout very hard 5 days a week, have muscle mass because it, and eat chicken and steak (both cooked lol) every day. Nothing obscene, just a small chicken breast for lunch and a 8oz steak for dinner. Fruits and dark leafy greens as normal too. I'm really hoping my kidneys are fine and those levels are due to all of that combined.

[@DUCKDINGO]

@@mightymatt8548 I am exactly in the same situation, muscle mass heavy training ect ect.

[@mightymatt8548]

​@DUCKDINGO I'll try to keep posting here regarding my situation. My appointment with the nephrologist is the 30th of May. I do have paperwork to fill out and labs to do before the appointment. Keep y'all posted.

[@Latour6182]

@@mightymatt8548Do you have an update after seeing your doctor?

[@bobbrown6326]

Excellent video, very informative indeed. It explained my raised levels. Thank you.

[@swintegrative]

Great to hear!

[@imanjkenpoaviationexpressions]

Thank you. I was a little concerned until I heard you explanations or the eGFR and the taking of a creatine supplement. My test result were just as you described. Well Done.

[@swintegrative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DouglasGrant-x6c]

What about gout is gout a player and it’s not really a kidney issue

[@swintegrative]

Uric acid the cause of gout can cause damage to kidneys.

[@DouglasGrant-x6c]

@@swintegrative my EGR has always been 89 and my creatinine has always been normal and all of a sudden my creatinine went high and my EGR went to 59. Is it possible that I did something to create this or is it leading towards chronic kidney disease?

[@DouglasGrant-x6c]

@@swintegrative my protein is a smidge low as well

[@pineapple5838]

You are talking too fast

[@Tessietooter]

In settings lower the replay rate

[@pohkeee]

Hahaha…I’m listening at 2x speed!

[@emilyaustralis]

Nah he’s good ..

[@seansang4589]

Your listening too slow lol

[@alonzosmith1085]

Just use the feature on the KZbin app to slow the video down. You can slow any any video down. You can slow it to halfway. And then listen and keep it moving!

[@Sharky62373]

My ALBUMIN/CREATININE RATIO, RANDOM URINE was high at 360. I’m diabetic for 30 years. The one thing I’m confused is the doctor said my kidney and my liver is at good function no issues. It’s just this number is high.

[@piaochek]

Did you experience any symptoms? What is your medication?

[@metarunadventure6363]

I am the routine trail athlete. I've concerned since I had a blood test and found my low eGFR and higher creatinine 1.2 abit rather than . Caused me concern . Now I'v got a point why .

[@Trainwithrr]

I am using creatine monohydrate and have 1.5 s.creatinine level....is it a concern for a creatine user...what should i do...can u help me out...

[@carledwards7095]

very informative! i think the reason why my creatinine level is so high is because i am a runner! and i run while i have muscle pain . i cant stop running event though im in alot of pain?

[@swintegrative]

That could be connected. If you tell your doctor, they can do the appropriate testing.

[@carledwards7095]

@@swintegrative thank you

[@mkmanoj4444]

Brilliant explanation 👍Thank you very much Doc🙏

[@swintegrative]

Glad you liked it

[@aprilwichman98]

Just went in for my annual. All bloodwork looked good but this was 28 and high on the spectrum for my age and gender. However, I am an athlete and had an almost 3 hour training session the day before, plus it was very warm in the training center. Should I worry? I thought I drank enough water. Do I need electrolytes? My sodium and potassium levels were normal.. Hmmm..

[@vibingwiththedon380]

Hey brother , I got a high creatinine lever . I just started fasting and losing weight . I had a body mass index of over 40 percent . Can this be a reason

[@swintegrative]

Higher body weight will give you a higher creatinine but you have to adjust for body weight to get accurate kidney function. I have a video where I discuss this.

[@vibingwiththedon380]

@ hey thank you what’s the name of the video

[@vibingwiththedon380]

@ I have lost 18 pounds in 3 weeks , I was taking ibuprofen and diuretic . Can this cause high level of albumin and creatinine ?

[@farihanawaz398]

Please explain a bit slowly because you are talking. fast can't understand.Thank you.

[@migii820]

You can change playback speed to .75 speed

[@TrizzleTV]

So I went I’m very active in the gym. Workout/Strength training like 3-4 days a week and run about 2-3 miles a week. The day I got bloodwork done I ran a quick mile. Later my creatinine levels were 1.30 and EGFR 72!! They wrote me off as 2nd stage CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease). Totally freaking out!! I’ve never had any kidney issues in my life and I just turned 38. Yes I enjoy alcohol but it’s never been an issue. My potassium, sodium and phosphate levels were all normal! Could this be the cause of my test results!!??

[@anasbru414]

100% had the same issue. I went running to do a blood test because I was late and my creatinine was at 127 and egfr at 65. It freaked me out. Repeated the test after 2 weeks and my levels were back to normal

[@gulzarrai43]

That's it Doc, ur definitely talking too fast 'cause ur a master of ur subject but we r clueless ... Therefore, try to go slow ... I could only understand it's got to do something with the muscles & liver ... Anyway, I'm going to listen to ur words repeatedly ... Maybe I'll understand ... But it's a good video anyway ... Thanks ...

[@dubai_fitness]

My creatinine was 126 And my gfr was 57 which was indicate stage 3a ckd But I take 5g creatine a day and I workout regularly, also I’m very muscular I’ve been training for 15yrs . I also consume around 150-200g of protein per day and have done for years Does this make sense as to why my gfr was so low, or should I be concerned. My doctor said stop creatine for 4-6weeks and then repeat blood test

[@wjason777]

I have the same blood results numbers as you. And also work about the same for the past 20 years. My doc swears I have ckd. I had to ask him for a cystatin c test. I’m currently awaiting results to prove his ass wrong. I’m worried to death, i mean , i feel great and look great. But this asshole is telling me I have CKD. I don’t even have family history of ckd.

[@dubai_fitness]

@@wjason777 tbh my doc said I would have been concerned if I didn’t kno you. He goes I kno you take creatine and I can see how big you are. But just to be sure he sent me bloods after 6 weeks and he also sent me for a scan which came back fine. He then also sent my results to a kidney specialist and he also said not to worry and to repeat the bloods every year or 2 to see if it’s stable. But yes neither my doc or the specialist were concerned. And yes the creatinine C is what you need . I didn’t bother doin that.

[@Oneday_youmay]

Thank you for the video. I am 130 kg big man. Trained strength training for over 20 years. I got my results 9 points over the range. So I was stressed about that. But yeah. So and training day before the test maybe that’s why :) I train hard so I mean hard. 😁💪😳 hopefully that’s why it was slight higher

[@swintegrative]

Could be. Also the normals are based on somewhere around 70kg

[@Oneday_youmay]

60-105 normal. My result 114….

[@moseswala8114]

Hi doc,im currently on dialysis and my creatinine level is 1078.2 ,i have kidney stones could the kidney stones be the reason my creatinine is very high?

[@swintegrative]

Yes it can cause hydronephrosis… like a back pressure onto the cells of the kidney

[@musickfreek]

Is this video glitching?

[@sugabay]

My creatinine is 11 over limit and my egfer is 58 ? What could be wrong

[@badzsalvadora8950]

My creatinine is 1.9, is it normal for it to increase because I'm taking antibiotics and pain killer post surgery?

[@swintegrative]

Would t expect that but possibly from surgery depending on what kind

[@tuncterzi]

Hey, doc. I lift heavy weights and I'm taking creatine as a supplement (5g/day every day) Yesterday after I took creatine I went for a blood test. Test results came and my creatinine levels are 1.2 They told me to stop taking it for a while. I was planning to stop after a week or two, for 28 days Do I need to stop right away? Is 1.2 normal for someone taking creatine? I drink like 5-6 of water a day mininum

[@swintegrative]

Can’t say if that is normal but it is normal for it to raise your level. Main thing is to verify your level is normal without it

[@tuncterzi]

@@swintegrative Hey doc. It seems that I informed you wrong. My creatinine level is 0.94 - so its not the problem. I thought my doctor said 1.2 cuz he said 1200... Apparently my CK is 1200. Is it normal? It looks like it should be around100-200 but mine is waaay above. I go to the gym 6 times a week.(what I meant by lifting heavy weights) Could it be the problem? The researches show that exercise only affects %50-%100 not %600 I'm gonna take a break and test again.

[@DouglasGrant-x6c]

My creatinine is 1.46. My EGFR is 59. How do I determine if my kidneys are the problem or it’s something else?

[@swintegrative]

You might check out my other videos on kidney's and kidney function.

[@felixnwankwo7206]

Can excesses(activities) help normalized the creation level

[@swintegrative]

Increased activity typically will not help it. Although exercise is healthy for your kidney

[@KELOC1]

Mine has been stuck low at 0.63 which is low but nobody has said that’s bad. All the other tests seem good tho. Alt is def higher but not in the red as of yet. Should I be worried

[@swintegrative]

Low levels typically are not a problem as it relates to kidney function

[@KELOC1]

@@swintegrative I wonder if i should take a little creatine here and there? Thanks for the response btw

[@mr.disney4740]

I take creatine as a bodybuilder 5.11 / 250 lbs...but already have high creatinine. ..am i unsafe zone ?

[@blaxxonyx1490]

Yes…it’s supposed to be 1 not above

[@wasatchpowder]

Would rapid weight loss cause a rise in Albumin/Creatinine Ratio? I'm diabetic, started taking Mounjaro and lost 30 lbs. in six weeks. My ratio went from 29 to 275. The weight loss has included muscle loss.

[@gordonjoemensah2392]

My GFR is 73 and my creatinine is 123. Doc, is it good and can i raise the gfr n reduce the creatinine level?

[@swintegrative]

Both will change a lot based on hydration blood pressure and sugar and in my experience it can be improved

[@gordonjoemensah2392]

@@swintegrative would exercise also help in reducing the creatinine and improving the GFR? Any special dietary requirements too?

[@mrgaming2473]

Is going gym cause High creatinine ? Please dr reply 😢

[@dontabethea1031]

Does having high blood pressure and being obese. Have a problem with your kidneys?

[@swintegrative]

Yes blood pressure and blood sugar both have negative impact

[@miahconnell23]

Doc & community: Urinalysis showed Creatinine mg/dL Value 513.00. Local physician told me to drink water and not to worry, but I’m worried.

[@MaxPommer-h6d]

Well, since you said this video is for educational purposes only, I shyed away from asking what may be going on in the background, but as it seems there has not been any satisfactory answer so far, I was told to drink excessive water to wash out creatinine levels. I tried to follow suit, but I guess you can imagine what happened in-stead... the medical personal prescribed increased sodium levels to me, although I skipped sugar source foods as well as possible and also avoided protein and salt as much as I could. Now I was wondering: Was my body reacting to this deficit by using glycogenesis? Is that why creatinine levels were showing up?

[@swintegrative]

No, high creatinine is from a poor kidney filtration issue. See my other videos on creatinine

[@theuntouchabletee4470]

i lift weights my creatinine is at 1.4 last time i checked and my gfr 66 i cant figure it out because the kidney drs did ultra sounds and mri and they say my kidneys and tubes are normal i think i have a injury that my drs cant find could that raise my levels anyone know?

[@Pennygirl99]

Good day Doc, I went for my 6 month check up 3 days ago and asked my doctor to run most panel of lab work and I am here because I am confused. So my bun/Creat is 40 which is high and in May of this year it was at 26 which is high also, But this time higher, both times my test that says Creatinine has been normal this time its 0.70 and 6 months ago the Creatinine test was 0.57 and the Urea Nitrogen is 28 which is high but 6 months ago its was 15. am gonna be honest I have a problem with drinking water and as of yesterday I have been doing some zero sugar gatorade and more water. Can these results mean Kidney failure? All the other test on this CMP Panel are normal and were also normal on the one 6 months ago except for the 2 I stated which is Bun/Creat and Urea Nitrogen. Thanks so much

[@user-vk4po6rm7m]

I am 56 years old, my creatinine is 1.03 and I am a female. I would appreciate you telling me my GFR? Thanks

[@MohamedAmineAitMbarek]

Your GFR is 64

[@jesusisking9165]

Hello my creatinine level is 160.6 umol/l. I work out every day except Friday and Sunday, I lift weights a lot , could this be why ? 160 is pretty very high

[@lanceb7288]

Do you eat a lot of cooked meat?

[@mrp8173]

Proven heavy exercise and weight lifting creates more creatine ie creatine. Intensive exercise will cause you additional problems

[@rajibbhattarai144]

Dear sir, i am taking pork meat 3/4 time a week. 2 month before i ckeck my whole body. my creatinine 1.43 lab value (0.7-1.5) uric acid 8.13 (no any symptoms) total protein 8.13 Weight 86 Age 22 I have no high bp ( only it go to 130-140 when i worry about these raise creatinine) No sugar Protine nil Blood nil All other are normal After that i stop eating pork and less protein diet. Eating lemon water 2 time a day Drinking water 2 liter a day Exercise 20 min a day.. Now after 1.5 month My creatinine 0.93 lab value (0.5-1.3) Uric acid 5.8 So i have ckd ???

[@BTP95372]

You are probably fine. 0.93 creatinine is perfect score.

[@lanceb7288]

You didn't mention cooked meat. Lots of good studies on huge average increases in healthy folks.

[@swintegrative]

I would imagine that part of that is due to the creatine in the meats but do u have any studies you want to share?

[@lanceb7288]

@@swintegrative All of them. Truly. Google cooked meat serum creatinine.

[@anatino]

So what are you suggesting, vegan? LOL

[@TorsteinTheFallen]

@@lanceb7288 "Results: Consumption of a standardized cooked meat meal significantly increased serum creatinine and resulted in significant fall in eGFR in all stages of CKD studied; 6 of 16 CKD 3a patients were misclassified as CKD 3b. This effect of cooked meat on serum creatinine disappears after 12 h of fasting in all study participants." So, this shouldn't be a reason for raised creatinine on the blood test, unless you had a meat meal late night, which you shouldn't do.

[@toddcombs7221]

Great Doc,think I might get some sleep tonight.

[@swintegrative]

Enjoy!

[@tonywalters5365]

I want to train for strength and to not be Mr Olympia, can it be done and not hurt kidney function?

[@swintegrative]

Absolutely

[@mukhtarjallow1914]

My creatine measure 558.1.what stage is it.

[@ericedelbroich67]

So Ceatinine values on blood tests thereby effect eGFr numbers?

[@swintegrative]

Yes

[@TrizzleTV]

Wow! That’s explaining a lot for me now!

[@Lablank123]

Video starts 1:25

[@cindyre85]

Thank you for this information.

[@swintegrative]

Your welcome

[@PoppaBearandBabyBear.-be5jz]

You're **

[@sugabay]

Thank you for this information

[@swintegrative]

My pleasure

[@dominicmuia2960]

which meds are best for high blood pressure after a transplant...be specific please i.e.-is diltiazem and (Cozaar or telmisartan) best? thx

[@swintegrative]

can't help you there

[@YOUNGESTEZE1]

Diet

[@dontabethea1031]

Hey im back my PC said my levels are at 1.4 what does that mean? Im scared. But i feel ok.

[@thomasmahlangu4119]

Good day Doctor. What is the Blood test that includes Age, Height and Weight called?

[@swintegrative]

there is not one that does it but calculators you can use. new video on this soon alternative blood test is cystatin-c

[@mindrenewal7657]

Will it cause muscle spasms

[@mightymatt8548]

It can. Or so I've read.

[@Sam-fz3mx]

Great information!

[@swintegrative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kindnesstoall]

Started vitamin D...can that raise it too.?

[@swintegrative]

No

[@pastorgabrielhelene4580]

Very bad recording sounds really annoying

[@vima.0829]

stop being a hater

[@ricebowl6864]

My creatinine has been on the high side due to mild kideny dusease and for the last four months,ive been eating more plant based.I still eat small amounfs of meat,but mostly fruit veg,and beans.Last month i got a low creatinine.I havent seen my nephrologist het,but was a bit worried about ahat i rsad on google.Thought it was good to lower it,was just trying to go easy kn my bidy and eat more olant based.I am a fenale and overweight. I wont take advice in place of seeing dr.😊

[@agustinreyes6111]

Request a Cystatin C test for a better kidney function test. Since you mention you’re a heavy weight female your numbers will be altered so can be inaccurate. My test came back to 62 egfr and my Cystatin c test was at 83 so it’s a big difference. I hope this helps

[@llewellynsolomons2387]

Pineapple 😂 he's is not going to fast, you are reading to slow, very informative in a short space of time😊

[@swintegrative]

Thank you

[@tricia50]

My ears don’t hear as fast as you’re talking.

[@VirginiaRhodes-i7v]

Agree slow down

[@darryljones1703]

Male 36 years old 5,7 1st. Creatinine 0.68 says low 2nd Bun/creatinine ratio 28 says high Any feed back please ???? Thanks

[@jhk11774]

Can dehydration do it?

[@swintegrative]

Yep

[@TrizzleTV]

@@swintegrativeso working out regularly, lifting weights, poor hydration and physical activity right before the test can give these results and they automatically think it’s CKD?

[@santumanna2277]

my creatinine is 2.4 so good or bad plese tell me

[@Soulhandle234]

Are you good now? Which medicine did you take?

[@thandihope7411]

Thank u😊

[@swintegrative]

Welcome 😊

[@radhikasingha5774]

Why do you sound like a robot?

[@migii820]

So I had a CK level of 564 and creatinine of 1.31. My GFR was 76. So based on this my kidney function is fine from my understanding? For reference. I’m 5’8, 165 lbs, lean, consume about 150 grams of protein a day and 5 g of creatine. Strength training 4-6 days a week.

[@edwardwidjaya9730]

Go for a cystatin C test.

[@shumetesam7407]

Great information but edit is pretty bad

[@hbeezey]

tf are these sound effects

[@djoudikhelifi5687]

Don’t speak too fast

[@ginozucchiatti2938]

STOP waving your hands and arms all over the place!

[@sugabay]

😅

[@scottliegel855]

This guy is trying to help us, please feel free to visit another site, if not content, Thanks.

[@forhadahmed4854]

@@scottliegel855💯✅

[@2398mithu]

What the hell he is talking ?

[@DouglasGrant-x6c]

My creatinine is 1.46. My EGFR is 59. How do I determine if my kidneys are the problem or it’s something else?

[@swintegrative]

look at my other videos on kidney function... look for the kidney playlist