Dietary Management of High Creatinine for PKD Patients

2014-06-13 08:04

High creatinine level is a common question for all kidney patients. The PKD patients are no exception. Besides medication, you should pay attention to diet. In the following, we will discuss about dietary management of high creatinine for PKD patients. Hope it can help you.

Water

As we also know, creatinine is passed out of the body with urine. Water intake can increase the urine output so as to lower creatinine level. But if you have edema, you may need to limit the intake of water. How much water you can take depends on your remaining kidney function. If you do not know how to drink water scientifically, our online doctor may help you.

Protein

Creatinine is a product of creatine. And creatine is often found in high protein diet, such as meat, fish, and poultry. But protein is an essential substance for our body, so you need to consume proper high quality protein which relatively produce less waste, such as egg white. In different stages of kidney disease, the protein intake requirement is different.

Sodium

Much intake of sodium can lead to high blood pressure and edema for PKD patients. And high blood pressure can cause further damage to the kidneys so that creatinine level rises. Therefore, you should limit the food high in sodium, such as table salt, cheese, snacks, pickles, etc.

Vitamins

Vitamins are very good for health. They can boost immune system so as to help you fight against kidneys. Besides, some researches show that vitamin b3 can inhibit the growth of kidney cysts. Fresh vegetables and fruits are all packed with rich vitamins. In the daily, you should add more vegetables and fruits into your diet. However, if your potassium or phosphorus level is higher than the normal level, you should pay attention to their content in vegetables and fruits.

The above information is very general. With the help of online doctor, you can acquire a more personalized diet plan.

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