Key points of diet for chronic nephritis

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Diet is not only a culture, but also a way of life. For patients with nephritis, diet is more important, so what should nephritis patients pay attention to? Let's have a look.

Key points of diet for chronic nephritis

First, low protein - the amount of supply depends on the patient's condition. For those with mild symptoms, it should be controlled at 20-40g / D, so as to reduce the burden on the kidney. The time of low protein diet should not be too long to prevent anemia. Once the clearance rate of blood urea nitrogen and creatinine is close to normal, the protein supply should be gradually increased to 0.8g/kg per day to facilitate the repair of renal function, regardless of proteinuria.

The second is to control the intake of potassium. In case of oliguria or anuria, the supply of potassium should be strictly controlled, and the water content should be limited below 500ml / D, so as to avoid eating foods with high potassium content. No matter what type of kidney disease, it is closely related to nutrient metabolism.

Third: limit sodium and water - at the beginning of the disease, edema is the main symptom, the kidney can not normally excrete water and sodium. Limiting drinking water and avoiding salt is a good way to eliminate edema. Should be based on the condition, urine volume and edema, give low salt, no salt or less sodium diet. In addition to not adding salt or soy sauce, low sodium diet should also avoid using foods with high sodium content.

matters needing attention

Use fresh green leafy vegetables and fruits. Fresh vegetables can increase the appetite of patients, unless it is in the period of oliguria limit potassium, need to limit vegetables; otherwise should give more fresh vegetables. Recovery period can supply more yam, jujube, longan, lotus seed, tremella and other nourishing food. Vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, folic acid, vitamin B1, iron, etc. are conducive to the recovery of renal function and the prevention of anemia, food should be sufficient supplement; optional vinegar cabbage, tomato scrambled eggs, fried shredded carrots and other food.