Why High Creatinine Level Is Needed To Lower Down? Can It Be Cured With Ayurveda?

5 November, 2019
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Lower Creatinine Level With Ayurveda

High creatinine levels are alarming signs of kidneys. The creatinine level determines the present condition of the kidneys. If the creatinine is increasing at a pace then it means that you need to rush to your doctor as soon as possible. It is the condition where a spontaneous treatment is needed to be taken or else you can face severe kidney diseases.

But what is creatinine and why is it being given so much of hype?

It is not about hype, it is about the present conditions of the natural filters of the human body. Creatinine is a by-product of metabolic wastes that are developed by the excess of movement in muscles. Our muscles produce about 2% creatine in a day when the normal activities are done. But the percentage increases when the strenuous exercises are performed. Too much exercise can develop the presence of creatine in the blood that is a harmful substance for kidneys.

Kidneys are responsible to carry out the waste and harmful toxins from blood and body. Other than this, kidneys also perform the following functions as well:

Maintains a pH balance in the blood

  • Maintains fluid balance.
  • Regulates blood pressure.
  • Convert wastes and toxins in the form of urine.
  • Purifies blood.
  • It helps in the formation of hormones.
  • Regulates the formation of red blood cells.

Now imagine, what if the kidneys lose their abilities? Having a high creatinine level can damage the filtering units and blood purification units; Glomeruli and Nephrons.

Factors that maybe are responsible for high creatinine levels:

  • Lack of fluids and water in your body
  • You are spending too much time while exercising
  • Your body is not allowing for the weight lifting but still, you are doing it.
  • There may be the maximum chances of having kidney diseases
  • Thyroid
  • You are consuming a lot of drugs and alcohol
  • Blood loss in a large amount
  • Low blood pressure

What are the common symptoms of high creatinine levels?

Following are the common symptoms of creatinine level:

  • Short of breath
  • Urination problems
  • Itchy & dry skin
  • Oedema
  • Fatigue
  • Alzheimer
  • Sleeping disorders

What are the available treatments to treat the problem of elevated creatinine levels?

To precise, there are only two types of treatments available to treat the problem of elevated creatinine levels. One is allopathic treatment and another one is ayurvedic treatment.

Allopathic treatment is inclusive of the tablets and medicines that are chemically made in the chemical labs but Ayurveda is an exclusive treatment that provides herbal and home remedies to reduce creatinine levels.

There are sub-categories in Allopathic treatment:

  • Dialysis and
  • Kidney transplant

Dialysis: In dialysis, the doctors use machinery to filter out the waste and toxins out from the body. Before performing dialysis, minor surgery is done where the arteries and veins are connected with an artificial vein to create a passage for performing the procedure of dialysis. It is performed to reduce the creatinine level by artificial methods.
Kidney Transplant: It is the replacement of existing kidneys with the donor’s kidneys. This treatment is performed at the last stage of kidney failure where the kidneys have stopped working completely. This type of treatment involves a lot of risks.

Allopathic treatment, no doubt gives you instant relief to your ailments but it doesn’t remove the diseases from the roots.

However, Ayurvedic treatment is a type of treatment that can be performed by sitting at home only. Ayurvedic treatment for reducing the Creatinine level is based on natural herbs, medicines, and syrups only that are directly derived from nature and its resources.

There are three ways to reduce creatinine levels:

  • Changes in diet.
  • Changes in lifestyle.

Changes in Diet:

Many of us believe that Ayurvedic treatment put a lot of restrictions but it’s just a myth. Ayurvedic treatment lets you meet with nature’s gifts. Following are the changes that are asked to make in a diet during the treatment of high creatinine level:

Be friends with natural and organic fruits & vegetables:

Watch your protein intake. A kidney patient is advised to limit the intake of protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus. Following will help you in limiting the diet respective nutrients:

Avoid consuming the following protein-rich foods that will give a boost to your creatinine level:

  • Soy protein (tofu, tempeh)
  • Wheat protein (seitan)
  • Nut butter
  • Soy milk or yogurt
  • Beans
  • Peas
  • Unsalted nuts
  • Low-sodium or reduced-sodium cottage cheese
  • Whole grains

For protein, always consult your doctor or a nephrologist if you are craving for protein-rich foods.

Following are the common restrictions that are needed to be attained by the kidney patients:

  • Avoid frozen foods such as frozen peas, canned soup, dried soups, and pre-cut vegetables and foods.
  • They are rich with a high amount of sodium as preservatives.
  • Avoid soy-based cheese.
  • Avoid processed cheese, mayonnaise, and other processed foods.
  • Avoid normal salt and common salt, soy sauce, and all the sauces containing sodium and salt in high amounts.
  • If you are fond of salt then try to consume rock salt or saindhav namak only; that too in the lowest possible amount.

Changes in lifestyle:

  • Keep control of your blood sugar and pressure.
  • Practice yoga and meditation to cure health ailments like obesity, thyroid, depression, high cholesterol level, anxiety, etc.
  • Avoid consuming certain allopathic medications that pressurize your kidney.
  • If you have high creatinine or protein level in your blood, then consult healthcare provider because it can be a sign of kidney disease.
  • Follow diet chart for kidney patients, instead of eating anything that could harm your already damaged kidney.
  • If you have a weakness, nausea, poor appetite, UTI, high uric acid, dry or itchy skin, kidney pain, abdomen pain, back pain, severe headache, and any other kidney symptoms. Then consult a doctor for Ayurvedic kidney failure treatment.
  • Opt for Ayurvedic treatment, instead of going for painful procedures like dialysis or renal replacement therapy. Ayurvedic medications are made up of natural herbs that not only revive the damaged kidney but also cleanse accumulated wastes from your body.
  • Do not use canned, processed, frozen or artificial food products that not only harm your physical health but also cause your conscious or subconscious mind.