Creatinine is a waste product made by your muscles. Healthy kidneys remove most creatinine from the blood and pass it into the urine. When a blood test shows a high creatinine, it can be a clue that the kidneys are not filtering as well as expected - but the number must always be interpreted in context. Does a high creatinine always mean kidney disease? No. Creatinine can rise because of dehydration, certain medicines, a recent illness, urinary blockage, very strenuous exerci

eGFR stands for estimated glomerular filtration rate. It is an estimate of how well your kidneys are filtering the blood. Most laboratories calculate it automatically from your creatinine, age and sex, and report it alongside your kidney blood tests. How should I read the number? In general, a higher eGFR means better filtering function. An eGFR of 90 or more can be normal, while persistent values below 60 may indicate chronic kidney disease. Values below 30 suggest more adva

Are you curious about your kidney health? Here, I will address some commonly asked questions in Jamaica regarding kidney disease and...