Elevated creatinine - diagnostics in Warsaw
Elevated creatinine in a blood test is a common signal suggesting impaired kidney function. Creatinine is a metabolic waste product that should be removed from the body by the kidneys. An increased level may mean that the kidneys' ability to filter blood is weakened. If you have received a result indicating elevated creatinine and are looking for a nephrology consultation in Warsaw, we invite you to OpenMed.
Elevated creatinine does not always indicate a serious illness. Its level may also depend on muscle mass, dehydration or medications being taken. Therefore, the interpretation of the result should always be carried out by a doctor.
Symptoms of kidney dysfunction
In the early stages of kidney disease, symptoms may be mild or non-specific. Over time, the following may appear:
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fatigue and weakness,
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leg swelling,
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arterial hypertension,
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changes in urine output,
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reduced exercise tolerance.
Doctors who assess elevated creatinine
Book a consultation to interpret abnormal kidney test results and plan the next stage of diagnostics.
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Elevated creatinine diagnostics at OpenMed Warsaw
At OpenMed diagnostics begin with analysis of blood test results and assessment of the glomerular filtration rate (eGFR).
Depending on the situation, the following are also performed:
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general urinalysis,
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kidney ultrasound,
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laboratory tests assessing electrolyte balance.
The aim of diagnostics is to determine the cause of kidney dysfunction and plan further treatment.
Treatment and kidney function monitoring
Treatment primarily involves therapy for the underlying condition that has led to deterioration in kidney function. This may be arterial hypertension, diabetes or inflammatory kidney diseases.
Regular monitoring of kidney parameters allows the effectiveness of treatment to be assessed and further deterioration in kidney function to be prevented.
FAQ - elevated creatinine
Not always. The result requires interpretation in the context of other tests.
Yes, if the underlying cause is effectively treated.
The frequency depends on the patient's health status and the doctor's recommendations.
It is best to consult a nephrologist at OpenMed Warsaw.