What Should Be the Diet of PKD Patients

2014-05-31 03:02

According to traditional Chinese medicine, reasonable diet can help you control your state of illness. What should be the diet of PKD patients? There are some general guidelines in the below. If you would like a personalized diet plan, please leave your basic information below. Our doctors will contact you later.

Diet for PKD patients without kidney function impairment

In the early stage of PKD, there is no kidney function impairment. But high blood pressure usually occurs before kidney function impairment. Paying attention to the intake of sodium helps control blood pressure. Potassium can counteract the effect of sodium to lower blood pressure, so you can take moderate food high in potassium such as kiwi-fruit. Some researches show that drinking plenty of water can inhibit the growth of cysts. And it can also help you reduce the risk of urinary tract infection, so you should ensure the intake of water.

Diet for PKD patients with kidney function impairment

With the development of PKD, you should pay more attention to your diet. Because your kidneys can not remove waste and excess fluid from your body, sodium, potassium and water should all be restricted. Besides, you should follow a low protein diet, for proteolysis produces waste which can increase the burden on your kidneys. In order to satisfy the need of your body, you can choose some high quality protein, such as egg white and lean meat.

Fresh vegetables and fruits are always preferred, for they contain high content of vitamins and fiber. Vitamins can boost your immune system and help you fight against kidney disease, while fiber can help you lower cholesterol level so as to reduce the risk of heart disease. But you should avoid food high in oxalic acid, such as spinach, because they can cause kidney stone and damage your kidneys further.

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