Symptoms, conditions and causes
What are the potential causes of elevated creatinine levels in the blood, and how do kidney function and other health factors contribute to this condition?
Creatinine is a waste product of creatine in your body. Creatine is a protein compound that supports your muscle and brain metabolism. Normally, your body gets rid of creatinine through your urine. However, if it’s backing up in your blood, there could be different causes.
Symptoms:
Nausea
Chest pain
Muscle cramps
Vomiting
Fatigue
Changes in urination frequency and appearance
High blood pressure
Swelling or fluid retention
Itchiness
Cause #1: Too much protein in your diet
If you consume too much protein in your diet, and/or consume a lot of cooked meat, this can cause high levels creatinine in the blood.
Cause #2: Intense exercise
Intense exercise can cause high blood creatinine as well. This is because creatinine will be produced by your muscle as a result of protein metabolism.
Cause #3: Inflammation/injury
An inflammatory condition, whether from an injury or not, is another reason for high creatinine in your blood. Consuming vitamin D and doing intermittent fasting should help.
Cause #4: Consuming creatine supplement
Many people use creatine supplements to support their workouts and energy levels. If you consume too much creatine, it can cause high creatinine levels in your blood.
Cause #5: Kidney problems
If you have kidney damage, this could create high creatinine levels in the blood. If that’s the case, the solution would be to support your kidneys.
Cause #6: Gallbladder/liver problems
The gallbladder is very important for your digestive system. If none of the above causes relate to your condition, it could come from the gallbladder.
Last updated: Oct 07, 2024 15:18 PM