🎙️ Episode 10 – Why Normal Creatinine Doesn’t Mean Normal Kidneys
“The silent kidney damage you might be missing.”
In this episode of RheumRounds, Dr. Aravind Palraj explains why creatinine can give a false sense of security, and how to detect early kidney involvement before it’s too late.
🧠 In just 7 minutes, you’ll learn:
- Why creatinine is muscle-dependent, not just kidney-dependent
- The importance of eGFR, urine protein, and microscopic analysis
- How to catch lupus nephritis and vasculitis before irreversible damage
🎯 A must-listen for anyone managing autoimmune patients — because kidney damage is easiest to treat before creatinine rises.
🎧 Host: Dr. Aravind Palraj
🎓 Senior Resident, Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
📍 Madras Medical College, Chennai
📱 Follow on X: @Rheumat_Aravind
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