Evidence-informed guidance about creatinine, eGFR, urine albumin, kidney-function tests, chronic kidney disease risks and practical ways to protect kidney health.
Protein in urine does not always mean chronic kidney disease, but persistent results deserve attention. Learn what causes it, how UACR helps and what to do next.
Intense exercise can temporarily raise creatinine and lower calculated eGFR. Learn why this happens, what else should be checked and when to seek help.
Can dehydration cause high creatinine? Discover how fluid loss affects kidney test results, when creatinine may improve and when further testing is needed.
Creatinine vs eGFR compares a measured blood waste product with an estimate of kidney filtration. Learn how to interpret both results and why UACR also matters.
Foamy urine may result from a fast stream or concentrated urine, but persistent foam can be associated with proteinuria. Learn the warning signs and kidney tests that may help.
A high creatinine result may relate to kidney function, dehydration, exercise, muscle mass, medicines or supplements. Learn how eGFR and urine albumin provide a clearer picture.