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.
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Vomiting is one of the most common reasons children go to the emergency room or doctor. Throwing up can be protective, as it allows the body to get rid of harmful substances like toxins, poisons or germs.
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Vomiting is a protective function that rids the body of viruses, bacteria or toxins, such as poisons. Prolonged vomiting can cause dehydration, and in some cases, an electrolye imbalance. Electrolytes are minerals or simple chemicals -- such as sodium, potassium and bicarbonate -- that carry a small electrical charge.
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