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What Causes Elevated Creatine Kinase Levels?
Question: My ck was 736. My sodium was 132. I'm a runner 10to15miles a day. Your thoughts
Brief Answer:
normal for athletes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Considering such excessive physical activity,ck levels are expected to be high and usually range between 200-800IU. Sodium value is slightly reduced and this is also effect of prolonged sweating and activity seen in runners. To prevent low sodium levels you should drink water and isotonic fluids during longer period,not at once. Drink some before,some during and some after exercise. Also,a salty snack such as peanuts,food such as soup,crackers or pratzels should be taken one hour prior to running. Wish you good health. Regards
normal for athletes
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Considering such excessive physical activity,ck levels are expected to be high and usually range between 200-800IU. Sodium value is slightly reduced and this is also effect of prolonged sweating and activity seen in runners. To prevent low sodium levels you should drink water and isotonic fluids during longer period,not at once. Drink some before,some during and some after exercise. Also,a salty snack such as peanuts,food such as soup,crackers or pratzels should be taken one hour prior to running. Wish you good health. Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Also bun was 30 this was after intense run. Had another blood test 1week later,prior to running bun dropped to22. Your thoughts.
Brief Answer:
BUN is also elevated in runners
Detailed Answer:
22 is only slightly elevated BUN and urea is elevated in blood of active people so thus should not concern you.
BUN is also elevated in runners
Detailed Answer:
22 is only slightly elevated BUN and urea is elevated in blood of active people so thus should not concern you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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