Foods to Avoid with Polycystic Kidney Disease

2014-05-28 08:28

More and more people with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) begin to realize the importance role foods play in slowing down the progression to kidney failure. In the following, we will discuss foods to avoid with polycystic kidney disease.

Foods high in sodium

Almost all PKD patients have high blood pressure. High blood pressure can further damage your kidneys and speed up kidney failure. Besides medication, you should pay attention to the intake of sodium. Sodium can lead to fluid retention and increased blood pressure. Therefore, you should avoid foods high in sodium, such as table salt, pickles, bacons, snacks and other processed foods.

Large amounts of protein

Protein is an essential substance for body building, but when protein is broken down, too much waste produces. If your kidney function declines, these waste can increase the burden on the kidneys. Therefore, you should avoid large amounts of protein. According to your remaining kidney function, you can consume moderate high quality protein, such as egg white and lean meat.

Foods high in oxalic acid

Kidney stone is a common complication of PKD. If your kidneys can not remove oxalic acid from your body, they build up in the blood and are prone to forming crystal, resulting in kidney stone. Therefore, you should avoid foods high in oxalic acid, such as spinach, rhubarb, brussels sprouts, etc.

Other foods to avoid

If your potassium level is high, you should limit the intake of foods high in potassium, such as banana and avocado. If your phosphorus level is high, you should avoid foods such as nuts and chocolate. Different patients may have different diet requirements.

If you would like to know more foods to avoid with PKD, please feel free to contact online doctor or send emails to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com. We are glad to help you.

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