🎙️ 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

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