Diet Suggestion for Polycystic Kidney Disease

2014-05-26 00:59

Would you like some diet suggestion for polycystic kidney disease? If so, please go on reading. Because different patients have different medical condition, the following we just discuss the general guideline about your diet. If you would like a personalized diet paln, please leave your basic information below, and our doctors will contact you later.

Water

Some researches show that drinking plenty of water can slow down the growth of cysts. And drinking water can help remove waste from your body. But if you have severe edema, you should limit the intake of water.

Protein

Protein is a necessity for living. But consuming too much protein can produce a lot of waste. For healthy people, their kidneys can discharge these waste from your body, but for PKD patients, you should pay attention to the intake of protein. How much protein you can take depends on your remaining kidney function.

Salt

When we cook something, we often add salt, which can make our dishes more delicious. But for PKD patients, salt should be limited, because salt can further increase your blood pressure and speed up your state of illness. Bacon, pickles, snacks, and other processed food are all packed with high content of salt, so you had better avoid them.

Vegetable and fruit

Vegetable and fruit are good for health, especially these high in vitamins. But you should pay attention to their content of potassium, and oxalic acid. Oxalic acid can increase the risk of kidney stone and potassium can increase the risk of heart disease.

Polycystic kidney disease can not be cured, but you can still enjoy your life within these restrictions. When reasonable diet combines with appropriate treatment, your disease can be brought under control. If desired, you can seek help from our website.

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