Is a urine creatinine level of 26.5 mmol/dL normal, and does it require treatment?
Sep 20, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Guang
Introduction
In general, a urine creatinine level of 26.5 mmol/day is not normal and is higher than the normal range. Whether treatment is needed depends on the underlying cause. If the elevated level is due to temporary factors such as exercise or diet, treatment is usually unnecessary. However, if it results from an underlying disease, treatment may be required. In daily life, it is advisable to maintain a diet low in salt and fat with high-quality protein, and to ensure adequate rest.
Generally, whether a urinary creatinine level of 26.5 mmol/day requires treatment depends on the underlying cause. If the elevated level is due to temporary factors such as exercise or diet, specific treatment is usually unnecessary. However, if the elevation is caused by an underlying disease, treatment may be required.
Creatinine in routine urine tests primarily comes from creatinine filtered by the glomeruli from the bloodstream. The normal range is typically 7–18 mmol/day for males and 5.3–16 mmol/day for females. A urinary creatinine level of 26.5 mmol/day is considered elevated and therefore abnormal.
If the elevated creatinine is due to physiological factors such as intense physical activity or a high-protein diet, and no other symptoms are present, observation without specific treatment may be sufficient. It is recommended to adjust dietary habits and exercise levels and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
If elevated urinary creatinine persists or is accompanied by other symptoms, prompt medical evaluation is advised to determine whether kidney disease or another related condition is present. Under a doctor's guidance, medications such as captopril tablets, irbesartan tablets, or metformin hydrochloride tablets may be used for treatment.
In daily life, it is important to follow a low-salt, low-fat diet with high-quality protein, ensure adequate rest, avoid excessive fatigue and strenuous exercise, maintain personal hygiene, and prevent respiratory and urinary tract infections.
