Causes of high levels of creatinine and BUN
Creatinine is the creatine which is an important part in muscle.As it is normally filtered by kidneys,it can keep at constant levels.However,when the kidneys fail to work adequately to filter blood.Creatinine will build up in body,thus resulting in high creatinine levels.
Proteins play an important role in body.They can protect the body against infection and also can provide nutrients for body.Diseased kidneys can fail to remove them adequately.If excess urea builds up in body,it can cause a condition called uremia featured with many symptoms such poor appetite,nausea,vomiting,anemia etc.
Low-protein diet
High protein consumption can increase the production of urea,thus raising BUN levels.Also,too much protein intake can contribute to high creatinine levels.Meanwhile,high-quality protein should covers 50% of the total protein intake.Beans,nuts and grains have moderate amounts of protein, and fruits generally have no proteins.
Vegetarian diet
Dietary sources of creatine and creatinine are only found within animal products.Therefore, the patients will be reducing the burden of extra creatine and creatinine circulating through the blood by eating a largely plant based diet.
Fluid
When your kidneys are not working properly, they fail to remove excess fluid from your body.Limiting fluid intake can prevent high blood pressure,swelling and shortness of breath.How much fluid can you take each day? Please consult us for more information.
High-salt foods should be avoided.Excess salt intake can cause retention of fluids and sodium to cause or worsen high blood pressure.High blood pressure is a major risk in worsening renal function.
