High Creatinine Level 7.0
Q: my creatinine level is 7.0 and BUN 95. I know it is very high. But what does “very high” mean? My doctor wants to start dialysis, but i feel pretty good still by far. Do I have to start dialysis? Can you give me any other natural ways to lower it?
A: Thank you for your inquiry. I can feel your confusion and anxiety. Here I am glad to share my opinion about your questions. And I hope I can help you anyway.
What does high creatinine level 7.0 mean?
The normal creatinine level is around 0.6~1.2 mg/ml. Your creatinine levels is higher as times than the normal range. This is why we called it “very high”. Creatinine is the waste products in the body. High creatinine level indicates the many toxins in your blood and damages to your kidneys.
Do I have to start dialysis with high creatinine level 7.0?
High creatinine level is not the standard to start Dialysis or not. Usually, patients are suggested to start dialysis when their kidney function drops to 15% or less. Or patients appear to have severe symptoms or complications of Kidney Disease, such as shortness of breath, muscle cramps and continuous vomiting etc. You are suggested to consult your doctors about the lab tests to measure how much kidney function you have and estimation about your symptoms.
Is there any natural ways to lower high creatinine level 7.0?
High creatinine levels can be lower down naturally by many ways, such as diet plan, herbal tea, exercise etc.
The creatinine comes from two ways--food intake and muscle activity. Thereby, to decrease high creatinine level, you are suggested to take a special diet and decrease certain exercise.
There are certain food list to high creatinine level patients. Most green leaf vegetables are suggested in the list while some foods, such animal foods, processed foods are suggested to avoid.
As for the herbal tea, certain herbs are good choices for lowering high creatinine level. However, depending on different symptoms and conditions, the herbs choices differ from person to person.
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