Is a Creatinine Level of 82 a Sign of Kidney Problems?

1. Creatinine is divided into serum creatinine and urine creatinine. A serum creatinine level of 822 μmol/L is generally normal, but a urine creatinine level of 822 μmol/L is abnormal and may be related to kidney disease.

2. Creatinine is a metabolite produced by muscle breakdown. Normally, these products are excreted by the kidneys. Under normal conditions, the serum creatinine level in the body is 44.2-97.2 μmol/L for females and 53-106 μmol/L for males. A serum creatinine level of 82 μmol/L falls within this range and is generally considered normal, having little impact on the patient's body and not indicating kidney problems. The reference range for urine creatinine is 7-18 μmol/L for males and 5.3-16 μmol/L for females. A urine creatinine level of 82 μmol/L is generally high and requires prompt medical attention.

3. If an elevated creatinine level is found during testing, it is necessary to be vigilant about the possibility of disease, but it cannot be conclusively diagnosed as kidney disease. Frequent staying up late and fatigue, as well as dehydration, in daily life may lead to increased creatinine levels, which generally require no treatment and will gradually recover after a period of adjustment. Some diseases may also cause increased creatinine levels, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, chronic nephritis, and glomerular lesions. If caused by these factors, they may affect renal function and cause severe damage to it.

4. Regular medical check-ups are usually necessary, and if any disease is found, medical attention should be sought as soon as possible.