What Should You Eat If You Have Polycystic Kidneys

2014-12-09 09:10

When you have polycystic kidney disease (PKD), the food you eat should help slow down the progression of symptoms related to the disease. Avoid several foods to potentially slow the progression of your symptoms. Well, what foods should you eat if you have polycystic kidney disease?

1. a low salt diet

Renal experts recommend that you do not add extra salt to your foods and also advises against choosing foods that are high in salt if you have polycystic kidney disease. A low salt diet may slow down or prevent kidney function loss. In addition, it also helps control high blood pressure associated with the disease.

2. avoid high protein foods

It is unwise for people who have polycystic kidney disease or advanced kidney disease to consume large amounts of protein. However, to meet your body need, you can follow a high quality protein diet such as fish, lean meat, milk and egg white.

3. avoid caffeine-containing foods and drinks

coffee, tea, colas and other caffeine-containing foods and beverages are poor choices if you have polycystic kidney disease. Caffeine is a risk factor for enlarged cysts. Drinking lots of water is a good choice. This is because dehydration can provokes kidney cyst development.

4. low potassium and phosphorus diet

Enlarged kidney cyst will affect kidney function. As kidney function declines, the kidneys are less able to regulate levels of potassium and phosphorus in the blood. These levels often become elevated. If you have PKD, phosphorus and potassium restriction is needed and how much of these minerals you can safely eat depends on your medical conditions.

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