Diet for PKD Patients with Kidney Function 60 %

2014-04-10 06:06

Question: Hi, I am looking for recommended diet for person with PKD whose kidney function now is down to 60%. Would you like to give me some suggestion?

Answer: If his kidney function declines to 60 %, his PKD is going to be in stage 4 soon. Healthy diet can produce less wastes and reduce the burden on the kidneys, which helps improve kidney function.

With 60 % kidney function, you should limit your intake of protein. This helps decrease BUN and creatinine level. But to satisfy the need of body, you can take high protein diet, such as egg white, lean meat, fish, etc. In stage 3, protein intake should be controlled to 0.8 g/kg per day and in stage 4, protein intake is declined to 0.4 g/kg per day. Therefore, his protein intake should be no more than 0.8 g/kg.

Besides, it is recommended to consume fresh vegetables and fruits. Because they are high in vitamins, which can neutralize free radicals in the body and boost immune system to fight with disease. But some of them are high in potassium and phosphorus. Too much intake of them can also make patients feel uncomfortable. At the same time, food high in oxalic acid, such as spinach, eggplant and cocoa should also be avoided, because oxalic acid can worsen patients kidney stones.

What you should also avoided is sodium, because it is bad for his high blood pressure. Table salt and processed foods are all great source of sodium.

Healthy diet helps slow down progression to kidney failure, while aggressive treatment is more important. In our hospital, we have many particular therapies. Stage 3 is the key stage to restrain the growth of kidney cysts. If you would like to shrink kidney cysts and protect your kidney function, you can contact us. Though we can not cure PKD, we can help you live a normal life by treatment.

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