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Creatinine problem: Kidneys' friend or foe?

When it comes to knowing the role of the kidneys, one word that can define them accurately is multitasking. They embody multitasking as your bean-shaped organs handle a string of significant functions for the growth and development of the human body. Kidneys are the handlers of managing blood pressure levels, producing red blood cells, and balancing the electrolytes in the body. One of the significant functions which define the kidneys is the process of blood filtration. Due to which kidneys are also stated as the filtering and disposing system of the body. They are the reason that the human body acquires a purified bloodstream.

But what happens if your kidney function starts distressing to the point that they cannot handle their functions according to their prerequisites. Kidneys manage several levels that need to be under their normal range in order to maintain the whole balance of the body. One of the levels that need proper management is creatinine levels. If kidneys become unable to filter the blood, they would not filter the excess creatinine, causing an elevation in creatinine levels in the blood. When a creatinine problem arises, it is a ring of alarm as high creatinine not only depicts impairment of kidneys, but it invites a strike of complications that can hamper the kidneys even more. The domains that kidneys function on are divided into three steps that explain the functioning of kidneys and how they manage the toxic free bloodstream. The order which is followed by the kidneys is a filter- reabsorb- eliminate.

In high creatinine, the damaged, tiny filtering blood vessels called glomeruli can not function as they are supposed to, resulting in improper filtration of creatinine. However, the elevation of creatinine is not renal friendly as its progression can result in the arrival of a severe kidney disorder. People with no medical background should be aware of what creatinine is. Let's get a look at the overview of creatinine.

What is creatinine?

Creatinine is a byproduct and is stated as the metabolite of creatine. Creatinine is a byproduct that originates from the wear and tears on the muscles of the body. Every human body has creatinine in its bloodstream, but the health of the kidneys decides whether you have healthy or unhealthy creatinine levels.

Creatinine is discharged into the blood, and its management relies on the functioning behaviour of the glomeruli. If a person has unhealthy kidneys, he would have unhealthy creatinine levels, which means he is a high creatinine patient. A creatinine patient can not measure his creatinine levels. However, signs and symptoms arise when his kidneys can not filter excess creatinine—the buildups of waste products in the blood and trigger health issues. However, symptoms occur due to dysfunction in the kidneys.

What are the indications of creatinine levels?

Signs and symptoms are the ones that help identify the problem within the systematic order of kidneys. That is why they are also known as the markers of the problem associated with the internal system of the human body. However, underlying are the symptoms of creatinine levels.

  • Hypertension or High blood pressure: When kidneys become unable to manage blood pressure levels, hypertension occurs.
  • Nausea and vomiting.
  • Urination changes.
  • Muscle cramps.
  • Chest pain.
  • Decreased mental alertness- Confusion or unable to concentrate.
  • Swelling in the feet, ankles and legs.
  • Having trouble breathing or asthma-like issues.
  • Fatigue or losing the urge of physical activeness.

These symptoms are harmful to the patient and worsen their health; it is essential to have immediate treatment. Creatinine treatment in Ayurveda is an amalgamation of factors that can help manage the creatinine levels naturally.

Aetiology of high creatinine levels

Several diseases or medical conditions that are renal harming are the top reason behind the elevation of creatinine levels in the blood. Several causes can harm the filtering units of the kidneys and trigger the creatinine levels to increase.

  • As a leading cause of renal damage, High blood pressure weakens the blood vessels that supply blood to the kidneys, and damages the glomeruli, which filters the blood.
  • Urinary tract infections.
  • Excess blood loss due to an accident or direct injury.
  • Creatine based supplements, medications and foods rich in protein can affect the creatinine levels in your blood.
  • Arduous or intense exercises.
  • Autoimmune disorders such as lupus and Goodpasture syndrome.
  • Kidney infection.
  • Diabetes is one of the common causes of kidney disease, as high blood sugar can hamper the blood filtration in the kidneys.
  • Rhabdomyolysis or muscular dystrophy.
  • Consumption of protein-rich foods like red meat.

Ayurvedic approach to creatinine management

Creatinine treatment in Ayurveda is based on the fundamental principles of the natural healing system of Ayurveda. Ayurveda manages the creatinine levels using herbal management, natural healing therapies, and a renal friendly diet.

Ayurveda treats creatinine problems using two methods. The first is removing creatinine through urine, and the second is controlling its production. However, some tips can help manage creatinine levels. These tips are associated with lowering creatinine levels. A six-point formula is used in Ayurveda that helps reduce creatinine levels stated in the tips below.

  • Avoid sugar: High blood sugar is the leading cause of damage in the kidney's filtering units, and its elevation can hamper the state of the kidneys. When sugar is elevated in the blood, the kidneys experience a workload that can hinder their functioning. So, keep control of sugar if you are a creatinine patient.
  • Avoid protein: Certain dietary items which are rich in protein includes pulses, non-veg food (chicken, meat and fish), eggs, milk, and its products( buttermilk, curd) should be avoided if you are a creatinine patient because excess protein consumption can increase the creatinine production resulting in high creatinine and pressure on the kidneys. Patients can replace protein with carbohydrates, due to which it can help manage creatinine production and clearance.
  • Control blood pressure: High blood pressure is evil for the kidneys and should be controlled if you want your kidneys to function healthily. A creatinine patient must control blood pressure levels by reducing salt intake.
  • Avoid painkillers: Anything unnatural is unhealthy for your body. Painkillers are temporary relief from the pain, and their mechanism of action is centrally focused on affecting the organs in the body. A creatinine patient should not consume painkillers if he wants good health and vitality of his kidneys.
  • Infections: Infections are not healthy for the kidneys. A creatinine patient should stay away from the infections because they shoot up the creatinine levels causing high creatinine.

Therefore, the above tips can help reduce creatinine levels without the use of harmful modes of treatment.

Disclaimer: This content given on this page is intended for knowledge purposes only. Do not treat the content as a piece for professional medical advice without consulting any medical practitioner.

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