Is Creatinine Level 1.7 Serious

Is creatinine 1.7 serious? This is a question that ever be asked by a kidney disease patient. We know creatinine level reflects kidney function and high creatinine level always indicate serious kidney problem. However, as creatinine 1.7 is not so high, many patients do not think they should be alert. Actually, creatinine level 1.7 indicates at least a half of kidney function has been impaired.
Creatinine is one of the wastes that produced by our body. Similar with other wastes, it is normally discharged by our kidneys. However, once kidney function is impaired, creatinine and other wastes can not be excreted timely and fully, as a result of which, creatinine level is increased. Therefore, high creatinine level not only indicates kidneys are damaged badly, but also tell that there are large amounts of toxins in the blood.
Creatinine 1.7 is not so high, but clinical study have reported that creatinine level does not increase until a half of kidney function is affected.Therefore,for people with creatinine 1.7, they should be alert and go for medical treatment as quickly as possible. Otherwise, their creatinine level will keep rising and finally dialysis will be needed,
Since creatinine level increases as kidney fail to excrete excessive creatinine, so the fundamental method for lowering creatinine is to repair kidney damages. As long as kidney damages are repaired, kidney function increases and creatinine can be discharged successfully. Consequently, creatinine level decreases naturally.