Reduced Creatinine
April 24th, 2019
Overview
Serum creatinine is commonly reduced in the context of muscle loss or low protein intake; in these situations the creatinine is a poor indicator of renal function.
Causes of Reduced Creatinine
- Low muscle mass - women, children, the elderly, malnourished patients, cancer patients
- Muscle wasting
- Low protein intake - low protein diet, malnutrition, malabsorption, alcoholism
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