Foods For High BUN And Creatinine After Kidney Transplant

Though kidney transplant is an effective treatment for end stage kidney disease, it can not completely cure the disease and there are many reports that the transplanted kidneys experience failure once again.
High creatinine and high BUN levels are often the signs of chronic allograft nephropathy and it is the main cause resulting in failure of renal transplant. Persistent high levels of creatinine and BUN are the indicators of renal dysfunction because kidneys are the major organs to remove creatinine and urea nitrogen from the blood.
Proper foods can help control or lower high BUN and creatinine levels. The following are some diet guidances for those that suffer from kidney problems after kidney transplant.
·Low-protein diets with less meats and more fresh vegetables and fruits
A diet high in proteins can make BUN and creatinine levels higher, therefore daily protein intake should be controlled within safe amount according to the patient’s severity of renal damages and stage of illness conditions.
·Drink more fluid and control swelling
Dehydration can cause or worsen high BUN and high creatinine, therefore more fluid intake is advised. More fluid intake can help increase urine output and at the same time flush more creatinine, urea and other wastes from the blood and kidneys. At the same time, fluid intake should be controlled if patients develop serious swellings due to fluid retention in the body.
·Low-salt diets
Low-salt diet is very necessary and important for protecting kidney functions. It can help control high blood pressure and other complications that often accompany high blood pressure. It can also help control fluid and sodium retention so as to help ease swelling. Therefore it is better that salty foods such as pickles, fast foods, restaurant foods and highly processed foods should be avoided.
Besides tobacco, alcoholic drinks, coffee, cola, strong tea and other caffeine-containing foods should be avoided.