Creatinine is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear on muscles of the body. Everyone has creatinine in their bloodstream.
What is the source of creatinine?
Creatinine is a non-protein nitrogenous compound that is produced by the breakdown of creatine in muscle. Creatinine is found in serum, plasma, and urine and is excreted by glomerular filtration at a constant rate and in the same concentration as in plasma.
What can cause increase creatinine?
Some of the causes of high creatinine levels are:
- Chronic kidney disease. Share on Pinterest Intense exercise can result in increased creatinine levels. ...
- Kidney obstruction. ...
- Dehydration. ...
- Increased consumption of protein. ...
- Intense exercise.
- Certain medications.
