Suggest treatments for high creatinine level
Patient: My creatinine came back 1.1 and my eGFR at 55 - this has never happened before. B/p is maintained under good control on b/p med; no diabetes; 56 yrs old and weight 198#, ht 5'4". Only think I can figure is that I was taking aleve in April/May for a knee injury. I have taken it occasionally since then. I am afraid of getting kidney disease, not being able to turn this around. Am big table salt user, will discontinue that. Drink lots of water. Just became vegetarian Nov. 1. What else can I do? Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Creatinine level is only mildly on the higher side. It keeps on varying. It varies with muscle bulk, and exercise. Keep following up monthly once.2. eGFR for this age with hypertension is good. 3. Avoid excessive salt. Continue with medication regularly. Mild exercises and protein diet is helpful. You can discuss with your doctor regarding use of ACE inhibitors to reduce kidney damage, if you are not using it.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again.