Serum creatinine is the metabolic product of muscle. It is mainly removed
through glomerular filtration. When the serum creatinine is higher than the
normal range, it indicates that kidney function has been damaged. Kidney damage
will lead to serum creatinine unable to discharge from the body, which will make
serum creatinine increasing.
When the kidney is damaged, the renal cells will appear inflammation, and the
glomerular filtration will become weak. The serum creatinine is unable to
discharge from the body through kidneys, and it will accumulate in the blood,
resulting in serum creatinine increasing. At the same time, patients also have
high blood pressure, severe swelling and other symptoms. So, when serum
creatinine is increasing in the test reports, patients should go to hospital to
find the reason, and receive the correct treatment, which can prevent further
kidney damage.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Sunday, February 23, 2014
How to Protect Our Kidneys in Daily Life?
If people want to have a long life, normal kidneys are the key points. But
what should we do to protect our kidneys in daily life? The expert will give us
some suggestions:
1. The diet should be light and digestive. Don’t eat too much food with high proteins and sodium; appropriately control the salt and protein intake. The recent research indicates that excessive salt is a risk factor for many diseases, especially the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is considered in Traditional Chinese Medicine that in five flavors (sour, sweet, bitter, hot and salty), the salt passes through the kidneys. The proper salt can nourish the kidneys, but excessive salt will injury them. The ideal salt intake is 6 g/d. High protein diet can speed up the kidney damage, especially for elder people.
2. Don't drink much water. The daily urine volume should be about 1500-2000ml. and the plain boiled water is advocated.
3. Quit smoking and drinking
4. Avoid infection. For elder people with kidney insufficiency, once they have infection, they will appear further kidney injury, and even threat life. So elder people should strengthen the daily exercise and prevent all kinds of infection.
5. Have a regular physical examination, especially urine test, kidney function test, because early detection will be helpful for treating all kidney diseases.
6. Try to avoid using or just use less renal toxin drugs. The common renal toxin drugs include: gentamicin, streptomycin and such aminoglycoside antibiotics, anti-tuberculosis rifampin, sulfonamides and contrast medium. People should try to avoid using them. If it must be used, people should be under doctor’s guidance. And people should try to avoid or reduce contacting the renal toxin.
1. The diet should be light and digestive. Don’t eat too much food with high proteins and sodium; appropriately control the salt and protein intake. The recent research indicates that excessive salt is a risk factor for many diseases, especially the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It is considered in Traditional Chinese Medicine that in five flavors (sour, sweet, bitter, hot and salty), the salt passes through the kidneys. The proper salt can nourish the kidneys, but excessive salt will injury them. The ideal salt intake is 6 g/d. High protein diet can speed up the kidney damage, especially for elder people.
2. Don't drink much water. The daily urine volume should be about 1500-2000ml. and the plain boiled water is advocated.
3. Quit smoking and drinking
4. Avoid infection. For elder people with kidney insufficiency, once they have infection, they will appear further kidney injury, and even threat life. So elder people should strengthen the daily exercise and prevent all kinds of infection.
5. Have a regular physical examination, especially urine test, kidney function test, because early detection will be helpful for treating all kidney diseases.
6. Try to avoid using or just use less renal toxin drugs. The common renal toxin drugs include: gentamicin, streptomycin and such aminoglycoside antibiotics, anti-tuberculosis rifampin, sulfonamides and contrast medium. People should try to avoid using them. If it must be used, people should be under doctor’s guidance. And people should try to avoid or reduce contacting the renal toxin.
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Is Lower Back Pain Indicating Kidney Problem?
Patients with kidney disease often have lower back pain. For example, when patients have Acute Pyelonephritis, kidney emboli, Obstructive Kidney Disease, rapid enlargement of kidney and suppurative inflammation around kidneys, they will appear violent lower back pain. But not all patients with kidney problem will have this symptom, such as Acute and Chronic Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome and so on, they often just have slight discomfort or soreness of waist; few of them appear violent lower back pain. In addition, other disease can also lead to lower back pain, such as lumbar muscle strain, lumbar hyperosteogeny, lumber sprain and women’s pelvic lesions (pelvic inflammation, annexitis and so on). So not all lower back pains are indicating kidney problem. Patients should go to hospital to take examination to confirm the reason.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Acute Pyelonephritis
Acute Pyelonephritis is referring to acute infectious disease in renal pelvis
mucosa and renal parenchyma, mainly caused by Escherichia coli. The common
clinical symptoms include fever, chill, abdominal pain, percussion pain in the
kidney, frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination and such
irritation signs of bladder. The most serious complication of acute
pyelonephritis is infectious toxin shock.
Cause
Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of renal tubules, renal interstitium and renal parenchyma directly caused by various pathogenic microorganisms. The main microorganism is non-specific bacteria, and most are Escherichia coli, and then proteus, staphylococcus, streptococcus faecium, a minority is pseudomonas aeruginosa and occasion is fungus, protozoa, Chlamydia or virus
Clinical Symptoms
1. urinary irritation
Mostly, plyelonephritis is caused by upper infection, so most cases will complicate urocystitis. Patients occur to frequent urination, urgent urination and painful urination. The urine is muddy, and sometimes has blood.
2. the symptoms in the whole body
Include chill, fever (the temperature may be above 38℃), fatigue, poor appetite, and occasionally nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
3. local signs
The local signs include pain in one or both kidney, and percussion pain and tenderness.
Patients with diabetes, analgesic nephropathy or urinary tract obstruction complicating acute plyelonephritis may occur to renal papillary necrosis. In addition to sepsis symptoms, blood urine and pyuria, sometimes, patients may have ureter colic due to necrosis papillae falling down. Some patients may also occur to oliguria or anuria and acute renal failure.
Cause
Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of renal tubules, renal interstitium and renal parenchyma directly caused by various pathogenic microorganisms. The main microorganism is non-specific bacteria, and most are Escherichia coli, and then proteus, staphylococcus, streptococcus faecium, a minority is pseudomonas aeruginosa and occasion is fungus, protozoa, Chlamydia or virus
Clinical Symptoms
1. urinary irritation
Mostly, plyelonephritis is caused by upper infection, so most cases will complicate urocystitis. Patients occur to frequent urination, urgent urination and painful urination. The urine is muddy, and sometimes has blood.
2. the symptoms in the whole body
Include chill, fever (the temperature may be above 38℃), fatigue, poor appetite, and occasionally nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
3. local signs
The local signs include pain in one or both kidney, and percussion pain and tenderness.
Patients with diabetes, analgesic nephropathy or urinary tract obstruction complicating acute plyelonephritis may occur to renal papillary necrosis. In addition to sepsis symptoms, blood urine and pyuria, sometimes, patients may have ureter colic due to necrosis papillae falling down. Some patients may also occur to oliguria or anuria and acute renal failure.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
How to Prevent Glomerulonephritis Developing to Uremia?
Glomerulonephritis is a common kidney disease. Seemingly, it refers to
inflammation reaction on the kidneys, but differing from other inflammation.
Glomerulonephritis is also an immune disease. Kidneys occur to pathological
lesion and it needs to be repaired timely. The expert points out that the early
symptoms of nephritis are commonly slight, and easy to be ignored. Many patients
develop to end-stage kidney disease due to not enough attention, which increase
the treatment difficulty.
How to detect Glomerulonephritis at the early time and avoid progressing to Uremia?
According to statistics, more than half cases of Uremia are from Glomerulonephritis progression. And Glomerulonephritis is one of the main inducing factors for Uremia. So, how to prevent Glomerulonephritis progressing to Uremia? The experts indicate that the key is to confirm the Glomerulonephritis cause, detect the symptoms, treat it positively and strength the treatment effect.
1. Discover Glomerulonephritis symptoms at the early time.
The clinic symptoms are not obvious at the early stage. Commonly it indicates swelling, proteinuria and hematuria, some case may occur to high blood pressure, waist pain, fatigue.
2. Confirm the cause and get a accurate diagnosis.
There are many causes for the glomerulonephritis. All systemic disease can lead to nephritis, especially some immune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, infection, lupus erythematosus and medicine and so on. In addition, long time indiscipline life, unreasonable diet, and cold can also lead to glomerulonephritis
3. After judging the condition, people should get a regular treatment.
Every case has a different condition. Doctor will make a specific treatment schedule according to patients’ symptoms, such as the levels of proteinuria or hematuria, swelling, high blood pressure, kidney function. Natural Immune Balance Therapy in Yumei Kidney Disease Hospital is mainly using Traditional Chinese Medicine together with Western Medicine. Western medicine can eliminate the symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine will repair the renal intrinsic cells from the root, and thus achieve the best efficacy.
4. Having a regular diet.
Many patients with Glomerulonephritis have a misunderstanding that glomerulonephritis will recover after treating. However, the diet and health care are also important during the treating process and prognosis.
How to detect Glomerulonephritis at the early time and avoid progressing to Uremia?
According to statistics, more than half cases of Uremia are from Glomerulonephritis progression. And Glomerulonephritis is one of the main inducing factors for Uremia. So, how to prevent Glomerulonephritis progressing to Uremia? The experts indicate that the key is to confirm the Glomerulonephritis cause, detect the symptoms, treat it positively and strength the treatment effect.
1. Discover Glomerulonephritis symptoms at the early time.
The clinic symptoms are not obvious at the early stage. Commonly it indicates swelling, proteinuria and hematuria, some case may occur to high blood pressure, waist pain, fatigue.
2. Confirm the cause and get a accurate diagnosis.
There are many causes for the glomerulonephritis. All systemic disease can lead to nephritis, especially some immune disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, infection, lupus erythematosus and medicine and so on. In addition, long time indiscipline life, unreasonable diet, and cold can also lead to glomerulonephritis
3. After judging the condition, people should get a regular treatment.
Every case has a different condition. Doctor will make a specific treatment schedule according to patients’ symptoms, such as the levels of proteinuria or hematuria, swelling, high blood pressure, kidney function. Natural Immune Balance Therapy in Yumei Kidney Disease Hospital is mainly using Traditional Chinese Medicine together with Western Medicine. Western medicine can eliminate the symptoms and Traditional Chinese Medicine will repair the renal intrinsic cells from the root, and thus achieve the best efficacy.
4. Having a regular diet.
Many patients with Glomerulonephritis have a misunderstanding that glomerulonephritis will recover after treating. However, the diet and health care are also important during the treating process and prognosis.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
How is Alport Syndrome diagnosed?
What are the symptoms of Alport Syndrome?
Alport Syndrome always affects the kidneys. Many people with Alport Syndrome also have hearing problems and abnormalities of the eyes, because the type IV collagen proteins are important to the normal structure and function of the inner ear and the eye.
Kidneys: The central feature of the disease is the presence of blood in the urine (hematuria). Boys with X-linked Alport Syndrome develop hematuria in infancy, and it is always present. The great majority of girls with X-linked Alport Syndrome also have hematuria, but it may come and go The hematuria of Alport Syndrome is usually microscopic, meaning it can only be detected with a microscope or a urine dipstick. Sometimes children with Alport Syndrome have brown, pink or red urine ( gross hematuria) for several days, brought on by a cold or the flu. This gross hematuria will go away on its own and while it may be frightening, it is not harmful.
As boys with Alport Syndrome grow, they begin to show other signs of kidney disease, including protein in the urine and high blood pressure. These symptoms are often present by the time the boys are teen-agers. Girls with Alport Syndrome usually do not have protein in the urine and high blood pressure until much later in life, but occasionally these symptoms appear in teen-aged girls with Alport Syndrome.
Ears:Deafness is another important feature of Alport Syndrome. About 80% of boys with Alport Syndrome will develop deafness at some point in their lives, often by the time they are teen-agers. The deafness affects both ears. Fortunately, hearing aids are usually very effective in these people. Girls with Alport Syndrome may also develop deafness, but less frequently than boys, and usually later in life. Kidney transplantation does not improve the deafness of Alport Syndrome.
Eyes:About 15% of men with Alport Syndrome have an abnormality in the shape of the lens called anterior lenticonus. People with anterior lenticonus may have some problems with their vision, and may develop cataracts.
Kidneys: The central feature of the disease is the presence of blood in the urine (hematuria). Boys with X-linked Alport Syndrome develop hematuria in infancy, and it is always present. The great majority of girls with X-linked Alport Syndrome also have hematuria, but it may come and go The hematuria of Alport Syndrome is usually microscopic, meaning it can only be detected with a microscope or a urine dipstick. Sometimes children with Alport Syndrome have brown, pink or red urine ( gross hematuria) for several days, brought on by a cold or the flu. This gross hematuria will go away on its own and while it may be frightening, it is not harmful.
As boys with Alport Syndrome grow, they begin to show other signs of kidney disease, including protein in the urine and high blood pressure. These symptoms are often present by the time the boys are teen-agers. Girls with Alport Syndrome usually do not have protein in the urine and high blood pressure until much later in life, but occasionally these symptoms appear in teen-aged girls with Alport Syndrome.
Ears:Deafness is another important feature of Alport Syndrome. About 80% of boys with Alport Syndrome will develop deafness at some point in their lives, often by the time they are teen-agers. The deafness affects both ears. Fortunately, hearing aids are usually very effective in these people. Girls with Alport Syndrome may also develop deafness, but less frequently than boys, and usually later in life. Kidney transplantation does not improve the deafness of Alport Syndrome.
Eyes:About 15% of men with Alport Syndrome have an abnormality in the shape of the lens called anterior lenticonus. People with anterior lenticonus may have some problems with their vision, and may develop cataracts.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
How do we solve hyperkalemia in kidney failure?
Friday, November 22, 2013
High serum creatinine, diabetes, high blood pressure. what can i do?
There are 3 key steps to controlling glucose levels for pre diabetes:
1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list.
2) Knowledge- http://www.kidneyservicechina.com/ This is a great site for info
3)Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
Early chronic renal insufficiency (Stages 1 to 2)
Physical symptoms. Usually few or no physical symptoms that you can feel (other than those you may experience if you have heavy proteinuria).
Blood work. Blood work results will show abnormalities - mainly a slightly elevated serum creatinine. Note that there is often a time lag between elevations of serum creatinine, and some progression of the IgAN. By the time serum creatinine is elevated, the person may already have lost 50% of kidney function.
Urinalysis. Urine will show abnormalities. Urine can be checked by dipstick in the doctor's office (as an initial check), and followed up with a more complete urinalysis. The main urine abnormality that will suggest a kidney disease is the presence of protein and/or blood. Either will usually trigger further investigation. However, blood and/or protein in the urine doesn't say anything about actual kidney function.
Treatment. Treatment may involve some mild dietary changes (a lower protein diet may in some cases be recommended), and a blood pressure medication may be prescribed (usually of the ACE inhibitor class, the angiotensin II receptor class, or both, even if blood pressure is not really elevated much).
Blood pressure. Some people start having high blood pressure even in early chronic renal failure. IgAN is one kidney disease that can do this.
Anemia. Anemia may rarely occur at this stage. In this case, it is most often caused by having heavy proteinuria rather than actual chronic renal insufficiency.
Treatment
Diet. Dietary changes may be ordered (renal diet: low protein, low potassium, low phosphorus, low sodium, higher calorie)
Medication
High blood pressure medications. It's common to need more than one at this stage, and often 3 or more.
Other drugs/supplements. May be prescribed if needed, such as vitamin D analog (calcitriol is a common one), renal vitamins (not a regular multi-vitamin, as these contain too much vitamin A for the typical advanced renal insufficiency patient). Drugs for controlling heavy proteinuria if necessary (note that heavier proteinuria does not automatically follow with more advanced chronic renal insufficiency).
Phosphorus binder. You may be asked to begin taking a calcium supplement with meals as a phosphorus binder (or a medication may be prescribed instead of or in addition to calcium).
1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list.
2) Knowledge- http://www.kidneyservicechina.com/ This is a great site for info
3)Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
Early chronic renal insufficiency (Stages 1 to 2)
Physical symptoms. Usually few or no physical symptoms that you can feel (other than those you may experience if you have heavy proteinuria).
Blood work. Blood work results will show abnormalities - mainly a slightly elevated serum creatinine. Note that there is often a time lag between elevations of serum creatinine, and some progression of the IgAN. By the time serum creatinine is elevated, the person may already have lost 50% of kidney function.
Urinalysis. Urine will show abnormalities. Urine can be checked by dipstick in the doctor's office (as an initial check), and followed up with a more complete urinalysis. The main urine abnormality that will suggest a kidney disease is the presence of protein and/or blood. Either will usually trigger further investigation. However, blood and/or protein in the urine doesn't say anything about actual kidney function.
Treatment. Treatment may involve some mild dietary changes (a lower protein diet may in some cases be recommended), and a blood pressure medication may be prescribed (usually of the ACE inhibitor class, the angiotensin II receptor class, or both, even if blood pressure is not really elevated much).
Blood pressure. Some people start having high blood pressure even in early chronic renal failure. IgAN is one kidney disease that can do this.
Anemia. Anemia may rarely occur at this stage. In this case, it is most often caused by having heavy proteinuria rather than actual chronic renal insufficiency.
Treatment
Diet. Dietary changes may be ordered (renal diet: low protein, low potassium, low phosphorus, low sodium, higher calorie)
Medication
High blood pressure medications. It's common to need more than one at this stage, and often 3 or more.
Other drugs/supplements. May be prescribed if needed, such as vitamin D analog (calcitriol is a common one), renal vitamins (not a regular multi-vitamin, as these contain too much vitamin A for the typical advanced renal insufficiency patient). Drugs for controlling heavy proteinuria if necessary (note that heavier proteinuria does not automatically follow with more advanced chronic renal insufficiency).
Phosphorus binder. You may be asked to begin taking a calcium supplement with meals as a phosphorus binder (or a medication may be prescribed instead of or in addition to calcium).
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
My Creatinine is 1.7 and BP is under control, never had diabeties. How much are my kidneys damaged ?
Often, chronic kidney disease is diagnosed as a result of screening of people known to be at risk of kidney problems, such as those with high blood pressure or diabetes and those with a blood relative with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may also be identified when it leads to one of its recognized complications, such as cardiovascular disease, anemia or pericarditis
Stage 1 CKD
Slightly diminished function; Kidney damage with normal or relatively high GFR (>90 mL/min/1.73 m2). Kidney damage is defined as pathologic abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test or imaging studies
Stage 2 CKD
Mild reduction in GFR (60-89 mL/min/1.73 m2) with kidney damage. Kidney damage is defined as pathologic abnormalities or markers of damage, including abnormalities in blood or urine test or imaging studies
Stage 3 CKD
Moderate reduction in GFR (30-59 mL/min/1.73 m2).[1] British guidelines distinguish between stage 3A (GFR 45-59) and stage 3B (GFR 30-44) for purposes of screening and referral
Stage 4 CKD
Severe reduction in GFR (15-29 mL/min/1.73 m2)[1] Preparation for renal replacement therapy
Stage 5 CKD
Established kidney failure (GFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2, or permanent renal replacement therapy (RRT
When one reaches stage 5 CKD, renal replacement therapy is required, in the form of either dialysis or a transplant.
The normal value for BUN is approximately 10-20( (yours is at17.5), and for creatinine 0.7-1.2. ( (yours is at 1.7.).. With renal disease, both the BUN and creatinine usually rise together
The normal potassium level in the blood is 3.5 to 5.0 mEq/L (milliequivalent per liter.
So your Potassium and BUN are WNL- (within normal limits) creatinine is slightly higher.
From the above normal lab values, your kidney doesn't seem to be damged.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
How To Regularize Creatinine Level?What is creatinine?
Creatinine is a by-product of the filtration of the blood. This is a nitrous acid is produced by the kidneys and is stored in muscle cells. The liver and the pancreas aid the kidneys in the synthesis of creatinine. At any point in time, our body has a healthy level of 120 grams of creatinine, of which, we expend about 2 gm every day. The extra creatinine is filtered by the kidneys and expelled from the body through the urine.If a there is more creatinine that the normal range in a body, it is because the kidneys are malfunctioning and are unable to filter the creatinine out. Kidneys stones can often cause the creatinine levels to rise. These kidney stones in the kidneys are extremely painful. They may even eventually cause injuries. If the kidney stones move around in the kidneys, they can cause rupturing of the kidney’s membranes and you may see blood in the urine. Kidneys and stones do not go well together. Kidneys are a very important organ in the body, and it is important to ensure that you keep them healthy.
A urinary tract infection may also cause higher levels of creatinine. Kidney diseases can also cause high levels of creatinine in the blood. When the urine protein creatinine ratio goes higher than the normal range, it can trigger the kidneys to begin failing. The protein creatinine ratio is very important, and therefore, doctors often monitor these levels in patients who have the potential of kidney failure. Doctors use a creatinine clearance calculator that helps in determining if the creatinine levels in a person are normal or not. However, the creatinine clearance test is not always the most accurate way to determine the amount of creatinine that is being synthesized in the body and excreted out of it. Yet, this is the best method of determine the creatinine levels in blood and urine. It is normal for athletes and older people to have higher levels of creatinine in their bodies because their muscle mass continues to fluctuate. However, this changing and often rather high amount of blood creatinine increases the risk of disease of the kidneys.
To determine the creatinine levels in blood, serum creatinineis considered. The creatinine test checks for various different things in the body, such as the creatinine kinase ratio, albumin creatinine ratio, microalbumin creatinine ratio,and the ratio of other kinds of proteins and creatinine. These can help in determining whether there is any damage to the kidneys, and if there is damage, to what extent. Elevated creatinine levels may sometimes be the effect of certain medications, and therefore, the doctor will first take the detailed medical history of a patient before diagnosing further. If it is the medications that are causing the elevation in the creatinine levels, the medications may be changed to prevent kidney damage.
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A urinary tract infection may also cause higher levels of creatinine. Kidney diseases can also cause high levels of creatinine in the blood. When the urine protein creatinine ratio goes higher than the normal range, it can trigger the kidneys to begin failing. The protein creatinine ratio is very important, and therefore, doctors often monitor these levels in patients who have the potential of kidney failure. Doctors use a creatinine clearance calculator that helps in determining if the creatinine levels in a person are normal or not. However, the creatinine clearance test is not always the most accurate way to determine the amount of creatinine that is being synthesized in the body and excreted out of it. Yet, this is the best method of determine the creatinine levels in blood and urine. It is normal for athletes and older people to have higher levels of creatinine in their bodies because their muscle mass continues to fluctuate. However, this changing and often rather high amount of blood creatinine increases the risk of disease of the kidneys.
To determine the creatinine levels in blood, serum creatinineis considered. The creatinine test checks for various different things in the body, such as the creatinine kinase ratio, albumin creatinine ratio, microalbumin creatinine ratio,and the ratio of other kinds of proteins and creatinine. These can help in determining whether there is any damage to the kidneys, and if there is damage, to what extent. Elevated creatinine levels may sometimes be the effect of certain medications, and therefore, the doctor will first take the detailed medical history of a patient before diagnosing further. If it is the medications that are causing the elevation in the creatinine levels, the medications may be changed to prevent kidney damage.
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How to lower creatinine levels?How To Regularize Creatinine Level?
Before the doctors can attempt to regularize or lower the creatinine serum levels, it is important to first find out what is causing the increase. The problem of elevated creatinine levels can be cured only when the cause of such elevated levels is identified. Kidney stones and uterine tract infections are usually the most common causes of increased creatinine levels. Other than these, diabetes, high and prolonged dosages of antibiotics, high blood pressure, and over consumption of red meats are also associated with high levels of creatinine. If certain medications are causing the increase in creatinine levels, the best way to deal with it is by lowering the medication dosages. Taking good care of your kidneys by drinking lots of fluids, regularly exercising, and consuming lots of roughage can also help keep creatinine levels in check. A good diet that helps in regular detoxification of the blood can also help to take some load off the kidneys.
If your kidneys are weak, avoid consuming caffeine, sugary foods, dairy products, red meats, alcoholic beverages, processed foods, and other fatty foods. This allows your kidneys to work more efficiently. There are certain herbs like dandelion and ginseng that act as diuretics and aid the kidneys in their function. Aloe vera juice can help regulate blood pressure and may also help in keeping the blood sugar levels low. A teaspoon of the juice of fresh basil leaves along with a spoon of honey can also help clear your stomach of toxins, allowing your body to be healthier. Cinnamon mixed in water or spring hog weed powder mixed with water can also help improve overall kidney function and can help lower creatinine levels. Regular exercise and healthy diet can help keep blood sugar in control this also aids in controlling the creatinine levels of the blood. When you are shopping for groceries and food items, make sure you buy foods that are low in the glycemic index. When buying packaged foods, read the labels carefully to avoid transfats and foods with a high glycemic index. Avoid processed foods as much as you possibly can. This will cause lower stress on your kidneys.
You should also drink lots of fluids, especially water. If you are on hemodialysis, a diet that is rich in proteins is recommended. Cheese, eggs, meat, fish, nuts and other similar proteins are excellent for those who have been on dialysis. The amount of salt, potassium, and phosphates in the diet should be lowered drastically to allow the kidneys to function normally. There are several people who may prefer alternative therapies to help bring down the blood creatinine levels. However, since high levels of creatinine can cause significant damage to the renal system, it is best if you get medical assistance as soon as possible. Any home remedies that you may wish to use should be used only as complementary to the medications prescribed by the doctor and only after discussing with the attending doctor. In order to prevent significant kidney damage, it is best to take good care of your health, exercise regularly, and consume a nutrient rich balanced diet.
Creatine is the nitrogenous acid produced in the kidneys, liver and pancreas and stored in the muscle cells. This acid in our body gives energy to the muscles cells and provides explosive movements to the muscles. All of us have about 120 gm creatine in our bodies and we spend up to 2 gm each day. If there is any extra creatine in the body, it gets flushed out of the system through urine by the kidneys. The normal range of creatinine in women is 0. 5 to 1.0 mg/dl and 0.7 to 1.2 mg/dl in men. If the creatinine level in a person is above the normal range, his kidneys will malfunction. So, it is important to maintain the levels of creatinine.
How To Regularize Creatinine Level
To regularize the creatinine levels, it is first important to know what is causing the increase. It is when you address that problem that the problem of high creatinine level will be cured. The common causes of high creatinien levels are kidney stones, UTI, diabetes, high blood pressure, a constant consumption of antibiotics, side effects of certain medicines, and over consumption of red meat. Improving the condition of the kidneys, keeping the blood pressure in check, and lowering blood sugar levels are the main ways of controlling creatinine levels. Dehydration is one of the factors that shoot up the creatinine level. Make sure to drink lots of water and other fluids everyday to flush the creatinine out and keep the kidneys in a good state. To treat and prevent high blood pressure and diabetes, one needs to reduce the daily caloric intake and increase physical activity. You increase the consumption of some food products that are beneficial in keeping kidneys working well. These include lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, sprouts, radish, cucumber and turnips. Consuming a glass of cranberry juice on a daily basis also keeps the kidneys healthy and treats UTI. One must also avoid consuming dairy products, alcoholic beverages, red meat, caffeine, white flour, sugary food, and other fattening food that result in slowing down of kidneys functioning.
Herbs like Siberian ginseng, dandelion and cinnamon are also effective in lowering creatinine levels. Drinking aloe vera juice also has many health benefits like controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels and improving the function of the kidneys. Holy basil is also effective in strengthening the kidneys. You can take a teaspoon of basil juice and honey each and consume it every morning on an empty stomach for a few months.
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If your kidneys are weak, avoid consuming caffeine, sugary foods, dairy products, red meats, alcoholic beverages, processed foods, and other fatty foods. This allows your kidneys to work more efficiently. There are certain herbs like dandelion and ginseng that act as diuretics and aid the kidneys in their function. Aloe vera juice can help regulate blood pressure and may also help in keeping the blood sugar levels low. A teaspoon of the juice of fresh basil leaves along with a spoon of honey can also help clear your stomach of toxins, allowing your body to be healthier. Cinnamon mixed in water or spring hog weed powder mixed with water can also help improve overall kidney function and can help lower creatinine levels. Regular exercise and healthy diet can help keep blood sugar in control this also aids in controlling the creatinine levels of the blood. When you are shopping for groceries and food items, make sure you buy foods that are low in the glycemic index. When buying packaged foods, read the labels carefully to avoid transfats and foods with a high glycemic index. Avoid processed foods as much as you possibly can. This will cause lower stress on your kidneys.
You should also drink lots of fluids, especially water. If you are on hemodialysis, a diet that is rich in proteins is recommended. Cheese, eggs, meat, fish, nuts and other similar proteins are excellent for those who have been on dialysis. The amount of salt, potassium, and phosphates in the diet should be lowered drastically to allow the kidneys to function normally. There are several people who may prefer alternative therapies to help bring down the blood creatinine levels. However, since high levels of creatinine can cause significant damage to the renal system, it is best if you get medical assistance as soon as possible. Any home remedies that you may wish to use should be used only as complementary to the medications prescribed by the doctor and only after discussing with the attending doctor. In order to prevent significant kidney damage, it is best to take good care of your health, exercise regularly, and consume a nutrient rich balanced diet.
Creatine is the nitrogenous acid produced in the kidneys, liver and pancreas and stored in the muscle cells. This acid in our body gives energy to the muscles cells and provides explosive movements to the muscles. All of us have about 120 gm creatine in our bodies and we spend up to 2 gm each day. If there is any extra creatine in the body, it gets flushed out of the system through urine by the kidneys. The normal range of creatinine in women is 0. 5 to 1.0 mg/dl and 0.7 to 1.2 mg/dl in men. If the creatinine level in a person is above the normal range, his kidneys will malfunction. So, it is important to maintain the levels of creatinine.
How To Regularize Creatinine Level
To regularize the creatinine levels, it is first important to know what is causing the increase. It is when you address that problem that the problem of high creatinine level will be cured. The common causes of high creatinien levels are kidney stones, UTI, diabetes, high blood pressure, a constant consumption of antibiotics, side effects of certain medicines, and over consumption of red meat. Improving the condition of the kidneys, keeping the blood pressure in check, and lowering blood sugar levels are the main ways of controlling creatinine levels. Dehydration is one of the factors that shoot up the creatinine level. Make sure to drink lots of water and other fluids everyday to flush the creatinine out and keep the kidneys in a good state. To treat and prevent high blood pressure and diabetes, one needs to reduce the daily caloric intake and increase physical activity. You increase the consumption of some food products that are beneficial in keeping kidneys working well. These include lettuce, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, sprouts, radish, cucumber and turnips. Consuming a glass of cranberry juice on a daily basis also keeps the kidneys healthy and treats UTI. One must also avoid consuming dairy products, alcoholic beverages, red meat, caffeine, white flour, sugary food, and other fattening food that result in slowing down of kidneys functioning.
Herbs like Siberian ginseng, dandelion and cinnamon are also effective in lowering creatinine levels. Drinking aloe vera juice also has many health benefits like controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels and improving the function of the kidneys. Holy basil is also effective in strengthening the kidneys. You can take a teaspoon of basil juice and honey each and consume it every morning on an empty stomach for a few months.
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