Dr. Hossam Mowafi, professor of emergency care at Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine, explained that creatinine is a substance that is the result of the body’s metabolism.
Mowafi said through his program “My Lord, Increase my knowledge,” which was broadcast on Sada El Balad channel, that creatinine becomes high in the body if it reaches 1.1 mg/dL.
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The professor of critical care medicine said that the kidneys are the vital organ responsible for maintaining the balance of creatinine in the body, explaining that the normal range is between 0.9 and 1 mg/dL.
He emphasized the need to drink a lot of water every day, because lack of water for long hours is a bad habit that causes high levels of creatinine in the body.
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He confirmed that ultrasound examination of the kidneys is an effective medical test in finding the causes of high creatinine in the body, noting that it detects ureteral obstruction, renal tissue fibrosis , and small size.
Mowafi concluded his speech by asking people who suffer from high creatinine to monitor their levels regularly and to follow their doctor’s instructions regarding the amount of drinking water allowed per day and the a safe dose of animal protein in the daily diet.
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2024-09-30 17:11:59
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