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Creatinine has a direct link with your Kidneys. So, it becomes necessary for a kidney patient to understand Creatinine.
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But before this, let's understand what creatinine is. Actually, creatinine is a waste product made by our muscles that send out of the body during blood filtration in the kidneys.
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When our kidneys are not functioning properly, then blood filtration doesn't take place in a proper manner.
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As a result, creatinine doesn't come out of the body, so creatinine level increases in the body gradually.
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If our kidneys function well, then our creatinine level starts getting normal. In normal kidneys, creatinine gets filtered and comes out of the body.
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Aside from this, foods with enough protein amount can escalate creatinine levels.
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You may have become well aware that it's necessary for a kidney to function properly.
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Now you should understand when creatinine level gets normal. The creatinine level varies according to gender.
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In women, the normal level ranges between 0.5 to 1.1 mg/dL while in men the level ranges between 0.6 to 1.2 mg/dL.
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Besides these, if talking about teenagers, the level ranges between 0.5 to 1.0 mg/dL.
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Due to some reasons, if the level exceeds the limit, then a kidney problem may arise. This later turns into a dangerous kidney disease, and patients end up getting dialysis.
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Now, let's get to know how to reduce increased creatinine, after which dialysis is no longer required.
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As we used to tell in most of the videos, drink more and more water. Patients should limit the salt intake in their diet.
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Reduce the consumption of dairy products like milk, ghee, etc.
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Also, try to consume sodium in a limited amount. Being a patient, you can include yoga and walking instead of gym and running.
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You must have atleast 7-8 hours of proper sleep.
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You should include berries, lemon juice, and vitamin-rich cabbage in your food items.
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Now, let's get to know who is more at risk of getting high creatinine level.
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People already suffering from any Kidney disease, Diabetes, weaker immunity, or High blood pressure are more at risk.
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So, today through this video, we learned what creatinine is and how to reduce it?
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If you have any queries related to Kidneys, then let us know through comment.
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We will soon come along the video on that topic. Till then, take care and stay healthy.