What Fruits Are Good For PKD Patients

2015-04-17 03:45

We can choose our favorite food to eat. But for polycystic kidney disease (PKD) patients, some foods are not suitable for PKD patients otherwise it will worsen their medical condition. Well, what should patients pay attention to?

What fruits can PKD patients eat?

1. Patients with acute PKD are recommended to eat apples.

2. Diabetes patients with PKD can eat some fruits which have function of reducing blood sugar like apples, pineapples and grapes.

3. PKD patients with gastric ulcer can eat apples but should avoid lemon, plum and other acidic fruit.

4. If PKD patients suffer from edema, they can eat apples but should avoid fruits with much fluid such as watermelon, pears, pineapple and bananas.

5. PKD patients with anemia are not proper to eat oranges and persimmon. Because these fruits can combine with iron and affect the absorption of iron.

6. Generally there is no limitation for dialysis patients. However, if patients suffer from hypokalemia, they are recommended to eat some fruits with rich potassium.

7. As for patients with severe medical condition, kidney function is bad so patients usually have elevated potassium level in blood. At this time, they should not eat fruits with high potassium such as oranges, walnut, red date, grapefruit, apricot, and bananas.

8. PKD patients can eat cranberry because it can block urinary tract infection and prevent kidney stones, both of which are common symptoms of PKD. Besides, it can also protect kidney function, prevent heart disease, improve mental health and enhance immunity.

A right diet can help treat polycystic kidney disease, while a mistaken one may worsen your condition. Make sure you are eating with the guideline of doctor. If you want to get a fruit list in detail, you can send mail to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com enclosing a brief description of your illness condition so that we can give you a diet plan suitable for you.

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