Kidney is one of the most important organs in the body. It is also an organ that helps remove unwanted substances from the body. That is why this organ is called the sieve of the body. A healthy body requires proper kidney function. If the kidney is damaged, the overall functions of the body will also be damaged.
Some diseases affecting the kidney impair its function. Blood creatine levels affect kidney health. Elevated creatine levels are also an important way to diagnose kidney problems. Generally, its normal level is between 6 to 1.1 but more than this can cause many health problems.
Creatine in the blood produces energy for muscles to work. After using the required amount of creatine, the rest is excreted through the kidneys. Creatine levels increase when there are any disorders in kidney function. In some cases, creatine levels may be elevated without kidney problems.
Creatine levels increase in many situations such as excessive exercise, strenuous physical activity, dehydration, eating high-protein foods, snake bites, use of certain medications, diabetes, and high blood pressure. There are many symptoms that show when creatine levels are high. The main symptom is pain in the joints. Watch the full video to know more about it.