High Creatinine Levels
Expert care to lower creatinine and protect kidneys.
Creatinine is a waste product produced by muscles from the breakdown of creatine. High creatinine levels in the blood indicate that the kidneys are not functioning properly and are unable to filter waste effectively.
Symptoms to Watch For
Treatment Options
Causes
- Chronic kidney disease
- Acute kidney injury
- High muscle mass or intense exercise
- Dehydration
- High protein diet
- Certain medications (NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors)
- Urinary tract obstruction
- Rhabdomyolysis
When to See Dr. Rajesh Goel for High Creatinine
Schedule an Immediate Consultation If You Experience:
- Symptoms are worsening despite current treatment
- New or unexplained symptoms develop
- You need a second opinion on diagnosis
- Your current treatment isn't showing results
- You want to explore advanced treatment options
Risk Factors
You may be at higher risk for high creatinine if you have:
- Diabetes or high blood pressure
- Family history of kidney disease
- Obesity or metabolic syndrome
- Age over 60 years
- History of cardiovascular disease
- Long-term use of NSAIDs or certain medications
- Recurrent kidney infections
Dr. Goel's Diagnostic Approach
Dr. Rajesh Goel uses advanced diagnostic tools including:
- Comprehensive blood work (creatinine, BUN, electrolytes)
- Urinalysis and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio
- Kidney ultrasound and Doppler studies
- GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) assessment
- Kidney biopsy when indicated
- CT scan for complex cases
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Why Patients Trust Dr. Rajesh Goel
- 20+ years of specialized nephrology experience
- DM Nephrology from a premier medical institute
- Treated 10,000+ kidney patients successfully
- Advanced fellowship in kidney transplantation
- Multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals
- State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities
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