Diet suggestions for kidney failure patients with high creatinin 6.2

Creatinine is a chemical that is found in the blood stream, which is normally cleared out of the body by the kidneys.The normal range of creatinine level in adults is 0.5~1.1mg/dl for female and 0.6~1.2mg/dl for male. If your creatinine is higher than the normal value it can show you had lost 50% kidney function.A slightly raised creatinine level may indicate that the kidneys are not working properly, but it can also occur if you are slightly dehydrated.Creatinine 6.2 is much higher than the normal value.So choose the right diet and treatment is essential for kidney failure patients.

Diet for kidney failure patients with high creatinine

Many patients with elevated creatinine also have elevated potassium and phosphorus levels. Elevated potassium causes irregular heartbeats. Elevated phosphorus causes serious bone problems. low potassium and low phosphorus diets to prevent these problems. diet designed to lower creatinine levels also restricts fluid consumption. Eating less protein reduces the workload of the kidneys, while eating less sodium, phosphorus and potassium prevents these substances from building up in the bloodstream. Reducing fluid intake prevents fluid from building up in the bloodstream, which reduces blood pressure and prevents swelling.With a reduced workload, the kidneys do not have to work as hard to maintain normal fluid and electrolyte balances. Eating less protein reduces the amount of creatinine the body produces. Both of these things make it easier for the kidneys to filter creatinine out of the blood and reduce creatinine levels. Following this type of diet may also slow the progression of kidney disease.which foods to eat and which foods to limit. High-potassium foods to avoid include tomatoes, oranges, potatoes, chocolate and nuts. People with kidney disease should avoid the sodium content of foods such as fast food, frozen meals, canned vegetables, pickled or cured meats, canned soups, cheese, salted pretzels and salted potato chips. Foods that contain high levels of phosphorus include corn, chocolate, dairy products, fish and eggs. Red meat, poultry, fish and nuts have high levels of protein.dehydration can also cause an increase in serum creatinine. Increasing fluid intake can help avoid dehydration and eliminate the possibility of elevating creatinine levels.For women if you consume 2.2 liters of fluid and men consume 3 liters of fluid per day. While any fluid counts toward total fluid intake, water is the best choice. Drinks with caffeine and carbonation should be avoided.Avoid strenuous physical activity: thereby decreasing the breakdown of creatine into creatinine.Nettle leaf tea: drink 1 to 2 cups a day. Nettle leaf tea is a simple yet powerful kidney tonic that can improve kidney function and reduce serum creatinine levels.

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