Creatinine<\/em> is a waste product that comes from the normal wear and tear on muscles of the body. Everyone has creatinine<\/em> in their bloodstream. Creatinine is formed by the hydrolysis of creatine and phosphocreatine in muscle and by ingestion of meat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your body produces creatinine at a constant rate all the time, and healthy kidneys remove almost all of this creatinine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kidneys perform several functions. They filter waste products, excess water, and other impurities from your blood. These waste products are later expelled through urine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NSAIDs can cause kidney damage. NSAIDs<\/em> work like corticosteroids (also called steroids), without many of the side effects of steroids. Kidneys need a strong blood flow to work. NSAIDs reduce blood flow into and out of the kidneys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases, it takes years of daily use for NSAIDs to cause kidney damage. But, once CKD is present, NSAIDs can make it get worse faster. NSAIDs<\/em> are a class of medications used to treat pain, fever, and other inflammatory processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many types of non-prescription (over-the-counter) and prescription NSAIDs. Talk to your doctor about treatment options for pain that won\u2019t further harm your kidneys. If you take one tablet here and there and your kidneys still work, drink a full glass of water with it. People having a lumbar fusion surgery are typically advised not to take NSAIDs for at least 3 months after surgery due to concerns about the impact NSAIDs may have on bone healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Phosphorus can be found in foods (organic phosphorus) and is naturally found in protein-rich foods such as meats, poultry, fish, nuts, beans, and dairy products. Weak kidneys can\u2019t remove as much phosphorus from your blood. When your levels are too high, your bones can become weak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your kidney doctor may order a medicine called a phosphate binder for you to take with meals and snacks. This medicine will help control the amount of phosphorus your body absorbs from the foods you eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our body maintains pH balance through respiration, excretion, and other metabolic activities. Thus kidneys and lungs help to maintain blood pH<\/em>. A healthy blood pH is between 7.38 and 7.42. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your<\/em> lungs and kidneys are the<\/em> two most important organs that work to keep your pH balanced<\/em>. When the kidneys don\u2019t work well, they can fail to keep the acid-base balance in your body. Acid can build up from the protein foods you eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The blood’s acid-base balance is precisely controlled because even a minor deviation from the normal range can severely affect many organs. Your body needs protein for muscles and self\u2013repair. But, most of us eat a lot more protein than we need. A low-acid diet (with lots of veggies) is one way to help kidneys last longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The more people weighed, the faster their kidney function fell. This is true even if you do not have diabetes or high blood pressure. Being overweight can directly affect your kidneys, too. The extra weight forces the kidneys to work harder and filter wastes above the normal level. It’s hard to lose weight, but it can be done, and there are many ways that can work. Ask for help from your care team if you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High sodium consumption (>2 grams\/day, equivalent to 5 g salt\/day) contribute to high blood pressure and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A high salt intake has been shown to increase the amount of protein in the urine which is a major risk factor for the decline of kidney function. Most people consume too much salt\u2014on average 9\u201312 grams per day, or around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High protein intake may lead to increased intraglomerular pressure and glomerular hyperfiltration. This can cause damage to the glomerular structure leading to or aggravating chronic kidney disease (CKD). The more protein waste that needs to be removed, the harder the kidneys need to work to get rid of it. This can be stressful for your kidneys, causing them to wear out faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n High blood glucose, also called blood sugar, can damage the blood vessels in your kidneys. When the blood vessels are damaged, they don’t work as well. It\u2019s important to keep your blood sugar levels in your target range as much as possible to help prevent serious health problems, such as heart disease and kidney disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.medchunk.com\/article\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Capture.PNG15_result.webp\")
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