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What might be the source of my elevated creatinine kinase levels?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old man who is 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 165.3 pounds. I just had a blood test, and most of my results appear to be within the normal range, with the exception of a CK of 612 units/L. Kindly help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Can you describe your symptoms and why you had laboratory tests?I hope this information will help you.Thanks Read Full »
My CK and cholesterol levels are high. Can I train hard like weight-lifting and bodybuilding?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a sportsperson. I like to train hard and heavy like weight-lifting and bodybuilding. I took a blood test two weeks ago, and the doctor told me I have high CK and cholesterol levels. I retook a blood test a few days ago, and my CK was normal, but my cholesterol level is still high. My... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. CK (Creatine kinase) is a nonspecific enzyme that can be raised in the case of skeletal muscle injury like heavy isometric and weight training. Regarding cholesterol levels, it depends whether bad cholesterol or LDL (low-density lipoprotein) i... Read Full »
What does left atrial enlargement with elevated CK indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing chest pain. Symptoms first started four days ago, after which I went to the local ER, and an ECG was taken, which came back as abnormal. The ECG findings were - Sinus rhythm normal, atrial premature complexes, probable left atrial enlargement, anteroseptal inf... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went throught your query and your electrocardiograph (attachments removed to protect patient's identity). Before I could give my opinion, I would like to know some more details about your present symtoms. What is the exact location of your chest pain? Is it continu... 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 »