How Can I Lower Creatinine 5.0 with PKD

2014-06-12 01:07

Question: I have polycystic kidney disease. My creatinine level has been averaging 4.5 to 5.0. Now it is at a steady 5.0. Please advise how I may lower this to a safer range to avoid possible dialysis. Many thanks.

Answer: Creatinine 5.0 is much higher than the normal level (0.5-1.3 mg/dL), so you should receive treatment as early as possible, or dialysis is just around the corner. The reason why creatinine level increases is that your kidneys can not filter excess creatinine from your blood due to these kidney cysts. The following treatment plan can help your improve kidney function so as to lower creatinine.

Shrink kidney cysts

As we all know, cyst wall results from the proliferation of renal tubule epithelial cells and cyst fluid results from original urine and the secretin of lining cells. Some Chinese medicine like Duo Nang Xiao and Chinese therapies like Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy are proved to be effective in controlling these processes so as to inhibit the growth of cysts. Besides, they can increase the permeability of cyst wall and the pressure between the cyst wall so that fluid can be reabsorbed and discharged with blood circulation.

Repair the damaged kidneys

Because toxins can cause damage to the kidneys. We often use Chinese medicine, such as Medicated Bath, Foot Bath and Enema Therapy to help your body discharge toxins. Besides, some other therapies are used to inhibit kidney inflammation, dilate blood vessel, degrade extracellular matrix, block blood clotting, and provide essential substance. After a period of treatment, your damaged kidneys can gradually recover to certain extent.

Because your kidneys can not remove creatinine, you should reduce the intake of creatinine. Meat, fish, poultry and some other protein are all packed with creatinine, so you had better restrict their intake. Besides, you should avoid strenuous exercise.

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