Is a serum creatinine level of 220 μmol/L dangerous?
Disease description:
I recently felt discomfort in my kidney area and went to the hospital for an examination. My blood creatinine level was found to be as high as 220 μmol/L. Is a blood creatinine level of 220 μmol/L dangerous?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
A serum creatinine level of 220 μmol/L is dangerous.
Creatinine levels are one of the indicators used to assess kidney function. Normally, the serum creatinine level for adult males ranges from 53 to 106 μmol/L, and for females from 44 to 97 μmol/L.
When the serum creatinine level reaches 220 μmol/L, it indicates that kidney function has been impaired to a certain extent, suggesting renal insufficiency or the middle to late stages of chronic kidney disease. This level of creatinine may mean the kidneys have developed mild to moderate kidney failure, which could be either acute or chronic. If not treated promptly, the condition may worsen and progress to kidney failure or even uremia. Uremia is the terminal stage of kidney disease, requiring dialysis to sustain life.
Persistently high serum creatinine levels can also lead to various complications, such as hypertension, anemia, and osteoporosis, and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, this value is indeed dangerous and requires timely medical attention. Medication, dietary adjustments, and necessary lifestyle changes are needed to control the progression of the disease.
