What Is the Diet for Polycystic Kidney Disease

2014-09-11 05:52

Since there is no cure for Polycystic Kidney Disease, a kidney-friendly diet is needed for PKD patients to slow down illness progression. Well, what is the diet for PKD?

Diet for PKD in initial stage

In initial stage of Polycystic Kidney Disease, there is no kidney impairment or the kidney damages are mild. Under such a condition, there is no trict diet limitation for PKD patients. But to protect kidney well, PKD patients can have a low-salt diet and also try to eat some foods with high quality protein like lean meat, fish, egg white and milk, instead of vegetable protein.

Besides, clinical studies report some substance in alcohol stimulate polycystin, which can cause quick enlargement of kidney cyst. Therefore, PKD patients should avoid drinking too much alcohol like wine in daily diet.

Alos, if potassium level is in normal range, PKD patients can eat some high potassium foods, which helps to prevent high blood pressure.

Diet for PKD in advance stage

Kidney damages become more and more serious with the progression of Polycystic Kidney Disease. When kidneys fail to function proper, the following diet suggestions should be in consideration.

Low-protein intake: protein intake should be limited because high protein diet will increase kidney burden, which is bad for PKD patients.

Low-sodium diet: low-sodium diet is needed by Polycystic Kidney Disease patients because high-sodium diet not only elevates blood pressure, but also lead to fluid retention.

High-fiber diet: Enlarged kidney may oppress intestines and stomach, leading to constipation. High-fiber diet helps bowel movement and prevent constipation.

Low-potassium diet: low potassium diet is also needed if potassium level in blood is higher than the normal range.

Exact diet plan depends on exact kidney condition. You can consult our online doctor or leave message to pkdtreatment169@gmail.com to get personalized diet suggestions.

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