Dietary Treatment For PKD Patients

2015-03-29 03:44

Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited kidney disease. Different pathogenesis will have different medical condition. Dietary treatment is also important for PKD patients except for professional treatment.

During the treatment, patients need to adjust their diet which not only supplement nutrients they need but also improve the body’s immunity as well as do not put burden on your kidneys.

1. fluid and sodium restriction

Fluid and sodium consumption depend on kidney function. As for PKD patients with mild condition, it is not necessary for them to follow a strict diet on fluid and sodium. As for patients with severe symptoms, they need to limit sodium intake and avoid foods with high sodium.

2. reasonable protein intake

Different stage of PKD will have different dietary tips. Generally in early or acute stage of PKD, protein intake should be controlled properly. 1gram protein is proper for per body weight every day. If patients have declined kidney function, they need to choose low protein diet. Protein is mainly from milk and egg white but plant protein like beans should be limited.

3. foods with sugar

Since there is limitation of protein, calories are mainly supplied by carbohydrates. Therefore, PKD patients should eat foods with relatively high sugar so as to meet the requirement to calories.

4. some fruits and vegetables

Some fruits and vegetables help PKD patients to get recovery. PKD patients should eat some fruits and vegetables with rich vitamins such as cucumber, oranges, kiwi fruit, wax gourd and radish. PKD patients with anemia should supplement foods with iron like red dates, tomatoes, eggs and green vegetables.

In summary, different medical conditions have different treatments. Besides, diet also varies from person to person. Dietary treatment should not be ignored since it plays an important role in the treatment and prognosis of PKD.

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