Kidneys are vital organs responsible for filtering waste products, including creatinine, from the blood. Creatinine is a byproduct of muscle metabolism and serves as a key indicator of kidney function ...

High creatinine is a sign that our kidneys are under stress, and are not filtering waste as they should. High creatinine does not always mean damage, but simply means that it requires attention and ...

DEAR DOCTORS: My father has diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes, he fails to follow medical care for these diseases. Now his level of creatinine has reached 2.6 milligrams per deciliter, which ...