Your body needs to clean your blood to function optimally. The best way to lower your creatinine levels is to treat the underlying cause. Along with your medicines and other treatments, ask your healthcare provider whether the following lifestyle changes are appropriate for you.
Creatine is a natural compound made in your liver. In addition to its natural form, creatine is available as an oral supplement. Some athletes use these creatinine-producing supplements to help enhance athletic performance.
Anyone wishing to reduce their creatinine levels to improve their kidney function should not take creatine supplements. Research shows that eating large amounts of protein can increase creatinine levels , at least temporarily.
In particular, cooked red meat can affect creatinine. The heat from cooking causes the creatine found in meat to produce creatinine. People following diets very high in red meat or other protein sources, including dairy products, may have higher creatinine levels than people who eat fewer of those foods. If you eat lots of red meat, switch to more vegetable-based dishes. Try swapping out beef burgers for:. Nevertheless, one study showed significant reductions in creatinine levels in people with chronic kidney disease who increased their fiber intake.
Fiber can be found in many foods , including:. Dehydration can raise creatinine levels. Fluid intake can also be an issue for some people who have kidney disease. Talk with your healthcare provider about how much water and other fluids you should drink daily , as well as the best time to drink them. The measure of serum creatinine may also be used to estimate how quickly the kidneys filter blood glomerular filtration rate.
Because of variability in serum creatinine from one person to another, the GFR may provide a more accurate reading on kidney function. The formula for calculating GFR takes into account the serum creatinine count and other factors, such as age and sex. A GFR score below 60 suggests kidney disease. The range of scores below 60 may be used to monitor treatment and disease progression. Creatinine clearance is a measure of how well the kidneys filter creatinine out of the bloodstream for excretion in urine.
Creatinine clearance is usually determined from a measurement of creatinine in a hour urine sample and from a serum sample taken during the same time period. However, shorter time periods for urine samples may be used.
Accurate timing and collection of the urine sample is important. Results lower than the typical range for your age group may be a sign of poor kidney function or conditions that affect blood flow to your kidneys.
Albumin is a protein in blood. Healthy kidneys generally don't filter it out of the blood, so there should be little to no albumin found in the urine. Low creatinine levels are caused as a result of:. Renal dysfunction may present in a variety of ways and in some cases, there may be no symptoms at all. Kidney Pain: It manifests as pain in the upper back region, under the ribs and common symptoms of kidney pain include painful urination, mild to moderate fever, nausea, vomiting, etc.
Kidney Failure: The diagnosis of kidney failure depends heavily on Creatinine test results. In the early stages, kidney failure presents itself as extreme fatigue, shortness of breath, heart arrhythmia , high blood pressure, etc. Infection impairs the ability of the kidneys to filter blood and, in turn , the high blood c reatinine levels. Chances of kidney infection are high during pregnancy, unprotected sexual intercourse, diabetes, kidney stones, urinary tract surgery, or use of catheters or in people having a past history of chronic urinary tract infections.
Symptoms of the infection are often the same as those experienced in kidney pain. Though kidney infection is fully curable with antibiotics, early detection and treatment are important to prevent its spread to the bloodstream and other parts of the urinary tract.
Hypertension related kidney disease: Hypertension impairs blood vessels thereby hampering the ability of kidneys to filter blood and remove waste from the body. When hypertension is the underlying cause, symptoms of kidney disease often include elevated blood pressure, swelling caused by fluid retention in lower extremities, frequent nighttime urge for urination with decreased urine output.
In such cases, controlling high blood pressure with medication and diet is the most recommended line of treatment. Diabetes: Diabetes is a major risk factor for kidney disease as it injures small blood vessels thereby impairing kidney function and putting kidneys at risk of infection from excessive waste build-up. Prostate Problems: The prostate is a male gland located below the urinary bladder. Studies have revealed that men who face prostate issues such as prostate enlargement, cancer, etc.
Bile Duct Cancer or Cholangiocarcinoma: Bile duct filters bile, a by-product of liver metabolism. In cases of bile duct cancer, the build-up of excessive bile impairs renal function by hampering their ability to filter blood. High creatinine levels usually indicate that the kidneys are not working as they should. Possible causes of this dysfunction include:. Outside of kidney function, several other factors can temporarily raise creatinine levels above normal.
These include dehydration and consuming large amounts of protein — either through food sources or nutritional supplements. High intensity exercise can also increase certain blood biomarkers, including creatinine. A person undergoing a creatinine test should let the doctor know if they are taking any medications, fasting, or adhering to a protein-rich diet.
Certain medicines can cause a temporary increase in serum creatinine levels or damage the kidneys. Some health conditions can also damage these organs, leading to increased creatinine levels.
These conditions include:. Antibiotics, cardiovascular drugs, diuretics, and some other medications can cause kidney damage and affect how well the kidneys function. An untreated kidney infection can damage the kidneys, and, in extreme cases, it can even cause kidney failure.
In people with diabetes , blood sugar levels can become too high, leading to health problems, including kidney disease. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes may develop suddenly, but the symptoms of type 2 diabetes tend to present more gradually.
High blood pressure measurements show that the force of blood against the walls of the arteries is too high. High blood pressure can damage blood vessels surrounding the kidneys, affecting kidney function and, in turn, causing high creatinine. Many people with high blood pressure experience no symptoms, and doctors may only detect the issue during a regular health screening.
Atherosclerosis , congestive heart failure , and other conditions that affect the heart can also affect kidney function. The symptoms of heart disease depend on the specific type of this condition, but they may include:. If the urinary tract becomes blocked by kidney stones, tumors, or an enlarged prostate, urine can accumulate in the kidneys, leading to hydronephrosis. Kidney failure means that the kidneys have stopped working.
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