Scorching 'heat dome' over Middle East makes it feel like 162F in Iran. Iran is enduring a heat index of nearly 72C while Iraq has called a public holiday due to the sweltering temperatures. Iran is buckling under the pressure of a massive heatwave passing across the Middle East, with temperatures feeling like more than 70C.
Yes, the transient increases in creatinine can be caused by dehydration. Dehydration generally causes BUN levels to rise more than creatinine levels. This causes a high BUN-to-creatinine ration. While kidney disease or blockage of the flow of urine from your kidney causes both BUN and creatinine levels to rise.
Your creatinine level may temporarily increase if you're dehydrated, have a low blood volume, eat a large amount of meat or take certain medications. The dietary supplement creatine can have the same effect. If your serum creatinine level is higher than normal, your doctor may want to confirm the results with another blood or urine test. If kidney damage is a concern, it's important to control any conditions that may be contributing to the damage.