Understanding High Creatinine Levels: Causes & Treatment

Treatment for elevated creatinine depends on the cause:

  1. Dehydration – increase fluid intake.
  2. Kidney disease – disease-specific meds, low-protein diet, dialysis/transplant in advanced cases.
  3. Medications – adjust or discontinue offending drug.
  4. Muscle damage – treat underlying cause (rhabdomyolysis, trauma).

Consult a doctor for accurate diagnosis and management; self-treatment can worsen kidney function.

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