A Complete Guide to Kidney Health: Comprehending Creatinine Levels
 Inside this Article:     Understanding Creatinine       High Creatinine Levels      Low Creatinine Levels      The Role of Lifestyle             Comprehending Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)         Kidney cysts are common in the population, often causing concern due to their potential to impact kidney function and   creatinine levels   . Creatinine is a waste product that accumulates in the blood and is typically filtered by the kidneys. When cysts develop, or there is a problem with kidney function, creatinine levels can become abnormal.                  Understanding Creatinine      Let’s first understand  what is creatinine  ?  Creatinine  is a waste product generated by the normal breakdown of muscle tissue. It is filtered from the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine. Measuring creatinine levels in the blood is a common way to assess kidney function.   Normal creatinine levels     typically range from 0.6 to 1.2 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). If creatinine levels ...