Creatinine is a breakdown product of creatine phosphate from muscle and protein metabolism. It can be determined using blood test. It varies from person to person depending on age, body size, gender. bloodstream transport creatin to Kidneys. Body filters it through urine. If kidney are not working properly, the level of creatinine can build up.
The normal value of creatinine 0.7 – 1.2 mg / DL for men, 0.5 – 1.0 mg / DL for women.
Causes
- Genetic
- Exercise hard working.
- Dehydration
- Intake of high protein food
- Infections like kidney diseases, Snake bite.
- Medications
- Lifestyle diseases like diabetes and uncontrollable BP.
- High uric acid level
- kidney stones
- obesity
Signs and symptoms
- edema
- shortness of breath
- nausea
- vomiting
- confusion
- high BP
- fatigue
- Chest pain
- Muscle cramp
- dehydration
Home remedies
- Avoid high exercise
- Reduce intake of high protein foods.
- Avoid red mea
- Avoid dairy products.
- Take fibre rich containing foods.
- If you are a kidney patient, avoid potassium, Phosphorus, sodium foods.
- Intake of fluids, according to advice of doctor.
- Avoid painkiller, chemical containing foods.
- Cut back on vigorous exercise
- Eat more fibre.
- Try chitosan supplement
- Ensuring the body is hydrated