Eight Tips about High Creatinine Level in Chronic Kidney Disease

2014-10-02 10:31

High Creatinine Levels usually is an indicator of kidney dysfunction, but this does not always happen. The following 8 tips about high creatinine level will help you know clear about it.

1. The normal range of creatinine levels differs from male to female. The reference level is 0.6 to 1.2 mg, in males and 0.5 to 1.1 mg in females.

2. Not all high creatinine levels mean the kidney disorder. High creatinine level is always associated with the protein foods, long-term exercise etc. Only constant high creatinine levels indicate the kidney disease decline.

3. There are no definitive symptoms that are caused by high creatinine levels, though the following could be possibly linked: fatigued, shortness of breath, feeling dehydrated, and confusion.

4. Creatinine doesn’t elevate unless the kidney functions drops in a large degree. Normally, when creatinine is higher than normal range, you are expected to lose 60% kidney functions already. Thereby, creatinine can reflect the kidney function but it is not an exact indicator. If you want to know exact result about your kidney function, you can take the examination of ECT and GFR.

5.All soften drinks should be forbidden for people with high creatinine levels for it will make your condition worse.

6. High creatinine level usually is a common symptom of kidney disease. Thereby, treatment for high creatinine level should aim at the underlying kidney disease.

7.Fish oil helps lower high creatinine levels. According to doctor, fish oil contains omeg-3 fatty acid which is a mixture of EPA and DHA. The two substances can help improve kidney conditions and reduce creatinine levels.

8. If your creatinine level is every high, especially when it is higher than 5, you will be a candidate to dialysis. However, if you can take right treatment to improve your kidney function and repair your impaired kidney in the early stage, you have a great chance to avoid dialysis.

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