Creatinine is the waste products of muscular activity which will be filtered
out by kidneys in normal condition. As Polycystic Kidney Disease causes kidney
functions declines, creatinine levels usually elevate in people with this
genetic kidney disease. Nephrologists recommend dietary changes to compensate
for the kidney inability.
Water
When renal cysts decline your kidneys’ working ability, it is hard for kidney
to cleanse out the excessive water from your body. Thereby, you’d better check
up with your doctor to decide the fluid quantity that you need everyday, so as
to avoid swellings and heart burden.
Potassium
High potassium is serious which may cause sudden heart failure. In patients
with PKD, the potassium levels are high. You may find rich potassium in foods,
such as leafy green vegetables, bananas, potatoes, oranges, apricots and
broccoli etc. And the low-potassium foods are suggested, including carrots,
apples, cranberries, grapes, lettuce and rice etc.
Salt
High blood pressure is a common complication of high creatinine level and
Polycystic Kidney Disease. Salty food is believed to aggravate your blood
pressure and kidney damages. Thereby, a low-salt diet is import. You should
avoid junk food, processed food, fast food for they usually contain more salt to
make them tasty.
Protein
High protein foods are also not a good choice for protein will generate into
waste products, such as urea, after they are broken down. These waste products
will make your damaged Polycystic Kidneys overworked, increasing your creatinine
level. The proper protein foods include lean beef, chicken, poultry, fish etc.
However, you should have talk with your doctors about the protein quantity that
you can need.
Phosphorus
As phosphorus is also a common trouble for PKD patients, you are suggested
with a low-phosphorus diet. The following high phosphorus foods should be
avoided: milk products, lentils, dried beans, chocolate and beer.
Diet contributes to alleviating your PKD and high creatinine level. However,
diet only can make a thorough improvement. “Diet management (30%) + treatment
(70%)” can help you achieve the maximized recovery.
