My serum creatinine has been found to be 1.8 mg/dl. I am 76 years old male. What medicines and food should I take ane what foods should I avoid? Is it alarming. What precautions? Can I have non-veg foods and drink moderately? Thanks.

Dr. Sajeev KumarGeneral Physician34yrs exp

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If your level is high, your doctor should recheck it. If two or more levels are high, you may have kidney disease. The normal serum creatinine range is 0.6?1.1 mg/dl in women and 0.7?1.3 mg/dl in men. This test compares creatinine in your blood and urine. By eating large amounts of protein foods e.g. Meat, fish, chicken, eggs, cheese, milk and yogurt before commencing dialysis, you will affect the buildup of urea and creatinine in your blood. An appropriate daily intake of protein should be advised by your dietician. Treatments for high creatinine levels range from eating less red meat and avoiding strenuous exercise, to drinking natural diuretics. Choosing plant sources of protein, such as beans, nuts, and tofu, may reduce creatinine levels. 

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