The heart, muscles, skeleton, etc., is the source of creatine kinase. An increased amount of creatine kinase in the blood is seen in the case of damage to muscles. The level of creatine kinase is used to diagnose muscle inflammation, kidney function, heart function, etc.
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Why do I have a high eosinophil and creatine kinase count?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old male who is 6.1 feet tall and weighs about 165 lbs. I recently got back some blood work online. All my blood cell counts fall within the normal range, except for my eosinophils, which are 1.1*10^9/L. As well, my creatine kinase levels are elevated at 324 U/L. Is this c... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Firstly, as you rightly mentioned, an increase in eosinophil count is seen in allergic conditions and specific parasitic infestations. As you have a history of allergy, it is reflecting the same in your blood count. Also, it is not too high to... Read Full »
How should my father be treated for high CK levels?
Query: Hello doctor, My dad had a bypass eight months ago. Now the creatine kinase level is 914 U/L. He does not have a chest pain or any other problems. We found this on a routine blood test. Is it because of a heart condition? He is currently taking medications for his heart, high blood pressure, and di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw the files (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If his CK-MB (creatine kinase-MB) is normal, then his heart should be fine. CK-MB is more specific for the heart than plain CK. Also, his bilirubin levels are elevated. So, I would suggest a gastr... Read Full »
Can I train hard despite my high creatine kinase levels?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a sportsperson. I like to train hard, and I have prepared for many years in weight-lifting and bodybuilding. I took a blood test a few days ago, and I have had a too high CK level of 13000 IU/L, and the doctor told me to take it easy, but I cannot. Again, I tested my blood, and the CK... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you are a weight lifter and a bodybuilder, and you had a history of high CK (creatine kinase) levels, but that was normal on a repeat test. Serum CK levels may increase for many reasons: after a heart attack, ske... Read Full »
What are the possible risks of having abnormal CK values?
Query: Hi doctor, I really have long term pain now for almost three years. It is mostly in the legs and arms. It sometimes gives me heat on the skin and it pains. It is so sensitive even when you pour on water. I visited several specialists in my country and had several tests and finally they used to say t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the values of CK (creatine kinase) are elevated in your case, it should be further investigated that why these values are elevated. You have not mentioned the result but I am guessing that the CK is elevated. If not then you can correct me later. CK is increased in d... Read Full »
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