how to eat For IgA Nephropathy

The proper diet plays significance role in slowing down the progression of kidney disease and recovery of the kidney disease. What can patients with IgA Nephropathy eat and what do they not eat? Hope you can find the useful information from this article.

There is no strict limitations on the diet for patients with IgA Nephropathy, but, foods low in salt, fat and protein are still necessary for patents to observe.

Limit the intake of protein and take proper amount of high quality of protein

The more protein intake, the more creatine and blood nitrogen wastes with metabolism process. The excess creatine and blood nitrogen will increase burden for the kidneys. So patients should avoid eggs, meat and bean products as much as possible. But, patients also need to take high-quality protein to make sure energy supply.

Limit the take of salt, potassium and water

Patients who are experiencing serious swelling and high blood pressure should limit the salt intake, besides, patients should avoid foods that are high in sodium, such as preserved vegetables, salted eggs, brined vegetables. Patients need to limit potassium intake, if patients’ potassium level is higher than normal. Some fruits are high in potassium, such as bananas, organs, watermelon and red bean. If patient is suffering from serious swelling, he should limit the water intake.

In addition to these limitations, patients also need to take some vitamins to supply the intake of loss of vitamins. Fresh fruits and vegetables can provide patients many essential vitamins and chemical nutrition.

Since IgA Nephropathy is a kind of kidney disease, there are many toxic substances can extra fluid being accumulated in the body, so patients need to take foods that has diuretic effect, so as to promote the secretion of toxic substances and extra fluid.

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