what is serum creatinine test - #36419
I am kinda worried about my recent health check-up. The doctor mentioned something about kidney function and told me I needed to take a serum creatinine test. Honestly, I had no clue what that was at the time. I just remember feeling overwhelmed because my dad had kidney issues in the past, and I guess that kinda freaked me out more. When I got the results, my levels were a bit higher than what was considered normal, and now the doc is saying I should keep an eye on it. Ugh! I was told that this test measures how well my kidneys are filtering waste, but I’m not really understanding the whole picture. What exactly does that mean? Like, what is serum creatinine test for, and why is it important? I’ve been having some fatigue and occasional swelling in my legs, and I’m just connecting dots here. Does a higher level mean my kidneys aren’t working well? I’m really hoping to avoid any drastic steps or treatments. What are your thoughts? I feel like it’s a lot of information to process, and I just want to be sure I’m doing everything I can for my health. Anyone has experience with this? Please share!
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