Can a creatinine level of 130 be maintained for thirty years?

A creatinine level of 130 indicates mild renal dysfunction. With active treatment, it is still possible to maintain this level for 30 years. There are various reasons for elevated creatinine levels, including hypertensive renal damage, diabetic nephropathy, chronic nephritis, iga nephropathy, etc. It is important to identify the underlying cause and provide targeted treatment. Medications such as Bailing Capsules and Niaoduqing Granules can be used to protect the kidneys and reduce creatinine levels. Additionally, controlling blood sugar and blood pressure, maintaining a low-salt and low-fat diet, and reducing the burden on the kidneys can help preserve renal function.

1. Abuse of Kidney-Damaging Herbal Medicines: Clinical studies have continuously found that the use of certain herbal medicines (including traditional Chinese medicine preparations) can cause renal damage. Some of the herbs that can harm the kidneys include Lei Gong Teng, Guan Mu Tong, Qian Niu Zi, Cang Er Zi, Ying Su Ke, Sheng Cao Wu, Shi Jun Zi, Qing Mu Xiang, and Guang Fang Ji. Among them, Lei Gong Teng causes the most significant renal damage, followed by Guan Mu Tong, which contains the nephrotoxic compound aristolochic acid.

2. Abuse of Western Analgesics: Long-term or high-dose use of anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs, such as pain relievers, indomethacin, paracetamol, aspirin, etc., can easily cause kidney damage. Renal damage can manifest as fatigue, dry mouth and throat, loss of appetite, frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, and even hematuria and aseptic pyuria, accompanied by symptoms such as joint pain. In some cases, it can directly lead to nephrotic syndrome such as acute nephritis or glomerular necrosis, and severe cases can result in renal failure and death.

3. Frequent Urine Retention: Some people hold their urine for extended periods due to busy work schedules. Holding urine in the bladder for too long can easily lead to bacterial growth, which can travel up the ureter to the kidneys, causing urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis. If these infections recur, they can lead to chronic infections that are difficult to treat. Patients may experience symptoms such as backache, frequent urination, and urgency, and may even develop acute uremia.

4. Insufficient Water Intake: Drinking insufficient water for extended periods can reduce urine output, increasing the concentration of waste and toxins carried in the urine. Clinical conditions such as kidney stones and hydronephrosis are closely related to prolonged periods of inadequate water intake. Adequate water intake can dilute the urine, protect the kidneys, and facilitate the excretion of waste and toxins.