Kidney Disease Guide: Diet, Creatinine and Symptoms

Managing stage 3 chronic kidney disease requires a specific diet to lower creatinine levels and prevent protein leaks. Understanding the causes of kidney scarring and swollen kidneys is vital for preserving renal function.

What Causes Low Creatinine Levels?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sara Copeland, MD

Creatinine is a waste product from normal muscle metabolism. It is easily filtered out of the blood by well-functioning kidneys and levels typically remain relatively stable in the body and bloodstream over time. Creatinine is often included in routine laboratory testing to evaluate kidney function.