Can high creatinine levels in the kidneys be cured?
Disease description:
My father recently had a physical examination at the hospital, and they said his creatinine level was high. I would like to ask whether this condition can be cured and whether it will have any impact on the body?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Whether elevated creatinine levels can be cured depends on the specific cause of the elevation.
1. **Acute causes**: If elevated kidney creatinine is caused by conditions such as acute interstitial nephritis, acute glomerulonephritis, or acute kidney injury (e.g., sudden elevation of serum creatinine due to urinary tract obstruction), these conditions typically develop rapidly and involve relatively mild or reversible kidney damage. With timely and effective treatment, elevated creatinine levels can often return to normal.
2. **Chronic causes**: If elevated creatinine is caused by chronic conditions such as chronic glomerulonephritis or diabetic nephropathy, these diseases often lead to varying degrees of long-term kidney damage, and elevated creatinine levels may not be completely curable. With active treatment and management, however, further deterioration of kidney function can be delayed, and the patient's quality of life and survival time can be improved.
When elevated creatinine levels are detected, prompt medical consultation is recommended.
