Is my creatine level okay? I'm a bit concerned about my kidney health and wondering if everything's functioning well. Should I see a doctor for this?

Q: I'm dealing with this swelling issue for the past couple of months, but lately, it's gotten worse. My face and legs have swollen up really bad, and it's so noticeable that I feel embarrassed to see my friends or colleagues. What can I do to fix this problem?

check RFT,LFT,and consult physician

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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A creatinine level between 0.6-1.2 mgdL for males and 0.5-1.1 mgdL for females is considered normal; if your level is within this range, your kidney function is likely normal;

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a 45-year-old guy dealing with hypertension for the past couple of years. Lately, I've noticed that my morning urine is really foamy, but there's no discomfort when I'm peeing. I'm just curious, what could be causing this foamy urine in the morning?

That frothy urine is due to protiene loss in your urine,Get complete Urine examination done and visit Nephrologist for appropriate management

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I'm a bit worried about my diabetes and recent test results. My urinary microalbumin creatinine ratio test shows a microalbumin concentration of 76.43, urinary creatinine concentration of 19.31, and a microalbumin creatinine ratio of 395.80. I've been taking mucinac 600 tablets, but I haven't seen any improvement. How can I lower these levels?

Your microalbumin-to-creatinine ratio (395.80) indicates early signs of diabetic nephropathy; to reduce microalbuminuria, focus on tight blood sugar control, aiming for an HbA1c < 7%; also, consider the following: maintain optimal blood pressure control (

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I'm dealing with this swelling issue for the past couple of months, but lately, it's gotten worse. My face and legs have swollen up really bad, and it's so noticeable that I feel embarrassed to see my friends or colleagues. What can I do to fix this problem?

check RFT,LFT,and consult physician

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