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Creatinine clearance is reported as milliliters of creatinine per minute per body surface area (mL/min/BSA). The typical range for men, 19 to 75 years old, is 77 to 160 mL/min/BSA. The typical range, by age, for creatinine clearance in women is as follows: 18 to 29 years: 78 to 161 mL/min/BSA.
In general, around 6 to 24 mg/dL (2.1 to 8.5 mmol/L) is considered normal. But normal ranges may vary, depending on the reference range used by the lab and your age. Ask your doctor to explain your results.
A recent blood test result said my eGFR is 99, my albumin is 4.9, my globulin is 2.2, my A/G ratio is 2.2, and creatinine is 0.85. I know these are all in the normal range, but according to Mayo Clinic, CDC, and the National Kidney Foundation, I thought someone of my age should have a higher eFGR (more like 116).
The best way to lower your creatinine levels is to treat the underlying cause. A high level of creatinine can be an indication that something is wrong. If your kidneys aren’t working properly, the level of creatinine in your blood can build up.
Besides cancer, other conditions that can raise PSA levels include an enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) and an inflamed or infected prostate (prostatitis). Also, PSA levels normally increase with age.
Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits.
Creatinine is a byproduct of normal muscle function. It is a metabolite of creatine phosphate, which the muscles use as an energy source. The greater someone’s muscle mass, the higher their creatinine levels. For this reason, males tend to have higher creatinine levels than females.
The GFR measures how much blood the kidneys filter each minute, recorded as milliliters per minute (mL/min). As the GFR declines, so does your kidney function. When your kidneys no longer work at a level that's necessary to keep you alive, you have end-stage renal disease.
There isn't a simple target range for high blood pressure in all children because what's considered normal changes as children grow. However, in teenagers, high blood pressure is defined the same as for adults: A blood pressure reading greater than or equal to 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).
Adults older than 70 should aim to get 800 IU a day. Sources of vitamin D include tuna, trout, salmon, eggs, vitamin D-fortified milk and vitamin D supplements. The body also makes vitamin D when exposed to direct sunlight. Include physical activity in your daily routine.