What Are the Complications of High Creatinine Level

High creatinine level is a common sign for underlying kidney damage. What are the complications of high creatinine level?

High Creatinine Level and Kidney Disease
Creatinine is the by products of muscular activity which is introduced into the blood and excreted by the kidneys. When kidneys cannot function well, the creatinine will build up in blood, causing high creatinine level. Thereby, the most common complications of high creatinine level are similar with those of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Possible Complications of High Creatinine Level
High creatinine level caused by Kidney disease can get each part of your body involved. The possible complications of high creatinine level may include:
- Anemia
- Pregnancy complications that carry risks for the mother and the developing fetus
- Pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac-like membrane that envelops your heart (pericardium)
- Irreversible damage to your kidneys (end-stage kidney disease), eventually requiring either dialysis or a kidney transplant for survival
- Decreased immune response, which makes you more vulnerable to infection
- A sudden rise in potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia), which could impair your heart's ability to function and may be life-threatening
- Decreased sex drive or impotence
- Weak bones and an increased risk of bone fractures
- Damage to your central nervous system, which can cause difficulty concentrating, personality changes or seizures
- Heart and blood vessel disease (cardiovascular disease)
- blood pressure, or fluid in your lungs (pulmonary edema)
- Fluid retention, which could lead to swelling in your arms and legs

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