What Is A Creatinine Test?

What Low Creatinine Levels Mean

A normal creatinine level is typically above 0.6 milligrams per deciliter of blood in females between eighteen and sixty years old. A normal creatinine level is typically above 0.9 milliliters per deciliter of blood in males between the same ages A creatinine level lower than these values is very uncommon among the population. A disease of the muscles, liver disease, and excessive water loss can all cause an individual to have low levels of creatinine in their blood. Muscle diseases like muscular dystrophy can produce muscle stiffness, muscle weakness, decreased mobility, and muscle stiffness. Liver disease that causes low creatinine can produce abdominal swelling, pale stools, abdominal pain, jaundice, bloody stools, and tar-colored stools. Individuals who have low muscle mass will naturally have lower creatinine levels in their blood, as creatinine is a direct byproduct of muscle tissue breakdown. Low muscle mass does not always indicate a serious medical issue, as it can be the result of a low-protein diet or being elderly.

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