Is Creatinine 5 high, normal or dangerous? What does Creatinine level 5 mean?

📅 Medical Review Date: October 1, 2025

Your Creatinine level of 5 is a High Creatinine level.

High Creatinine levels may indicate underlying health problems. The normal range is typically between 0.9 mg/dL and 1.3 mg/dL. If your levels are outside this range, it's important to speak with a healthcare provider. Consulting a doctor is recommended to determine the cause and appropriate next steps.

Important - Scroll to the end of this article to see how our patients managed their high Creatinine levels

The normal Creatinine range for men is :0.9 - 1.3 mg/dL

**Ideal values of Creatinine depending on age (male) :**
Age	Ideal Creatinine value
<5 years	0.945
5-10 years	0.992
10-15 years	1.042
15-20 years	1.094
20-25 years	1.149
25-30 years	1.206
30-35 years	1.266
35-40 years	1.263
40-45 years	1.26
45-50 years	1.257
50-55 years	1.254
55-60 years	1.251
60-70 years	1.248
70-80 years	1.245
80-90 years	1.242
90-100 years	1.239
>100 years	1.236

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease creatinine levels include:

Damage to or swelling of blood vessels in the kidneys.
Bacterial infection of the kidneys (pyelonephritis)
Death of cells in the kidneys' small tubes (acute tubular necrosis)
Conditions that can block the flow of urine in the urinary tract, such as prostate disease or kidney stone
Reduced blood flow to the kidney due to shock, dehydration, congestive heart failure, atherosclerosis, or complications of diabetes

Normal range of Creatinine found among women :0.9-1.3 mg/dL

**Ideal values of Creatinine depending on age (female) :**
Age	Ideal Creatinine value
<5 years	0.946
5-10 years	0.995
10-15 years	1.046
15-20 years	1.1
20-25 years	1.157
25-30 years	1.217
30-35 years	1.28
35-40 years	1.277
40-45 years	1.274
45-50 years	1.271
50-55 years	1.267
55-60 years	1.263
60-70 years	1.26
70-80 years	1.257
80-90 years	1.254
90-100 years	1.251
>100 years	1.247

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If you take a Creatinine blood test and the results are not in the normal range (0.9-1.3 mg/dL), your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get this test if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

Important :How our patients treated their high creatinine?

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How the Creatinine Test Is Done :

When your doctor orders a Creatinine test, it involves a straightforward blood draw to measure your Creatinine levels. A pathologist or lab technician will take a small sample of blood from a vein using a needle. Your Creatinine test results are usually available within a few hours.