Suggest Treatment For Elevated Creatinine And Potassium Levels

Posted on Thu, 18 Aug 2016

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Question : I am a Diabetic patient levels are normal. My Creatine level is 1.77 n Potassium level is also high -5.5, What medicines or diet I should take to bring down my levels.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I will repeat the value and plan follow up...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will like to answer this question again on behalf of your doctor.

Your creatinine value and potassium value is a bit more than normal value. With diabetes in the background, I will not take this lightly. I will suggest you consider a much strict diabetic diet. a low protein consumption as well as low salt intake for now.

You should repeat the test after couple of days. if the value persists / worsens, you should consider consulting a nephrologist who can advice more specific treatment like water / fluid restriction, strict calorie as well as protein restriction. Potassium lowering agent like K bind syrup can also be prescribed.

In a nutshell, my opinion at this point is to control blood sugar more strictly with diabetic diet, salt restriction and repeat tests.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad