Urea, creatinine level for dialysis

When patients are diagnosed with acute or chronic kidney disease, this is one question I frequently encounter.

Through this article, I am addressing the various questions and doubts regarding creatinine levels and how they change before and after dialysis.

Creatinine is a waste product of Muscle Metabolism in the body. The normal blood creatinine levels vary from 0.8-1.21mg/dl.

The levels may vary based on age, gender, medical history, etc.

Is 3.5 creatinine level need dialysis

Generally, men have a higher creatinine level than women because of the higher muscle mass.

Along with urea, the kidneys also filter creatinine and so, kidney disease can affect the urine and blood concentration of creatinine.

 

Creatinine levels for dialysis

While blood creatinine levels guide me in the treatment of kidney disease, the decision to start dialysis is not dictated only by creatinine levels.

Other factors include potassium levels, acid load on the body, fluid accumulation, blood urea level, progression of renal disease, etc.

Overall patient condition is

at what creatinine level dialysis is done

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