Good Care Maintenance for PKD Patients in Daily Life

2015-09-15 15:09

It is true that PKD patients can help slow down progression of disease by themselves, which means that they can develop a good diet and lifestyle with regular exercise to regulate blood pressure, anemia and swelling. Here we will show some standards of good care maintenance which PKD patients can refer to in life.

1. appropriate weight

According to your height and gender, measure the max weight, then try your best to keep your weight in this range.

2. set up a detailed diet agreeing with you

You should talk with your doctors and nutritionists, and nutrition and meals need to be individualized for you.

3. try being a vegetarian

It is suggested for patients with PKD to eat more vegetables and fruits, supply rich vitamins. But this does not mean they can not have meat. They can also eat meat and fish, and remember control within proper amount.

4. protein intake

It is important for patients to know what exact quantity of protein they should ingest per day, which they must consult with dietitian and doctors. Thus, you should keep protein intake according to this volume, avoid excessive or less amount for a day.

5. fish supply

It is good to eat fish like salmon, tuna, flounder. And it is better to keeping eating fish three times a week.

6. be clear about food you eat

It is good for you to choose unprocessed, natural food. Be aware of elements notes on food label.

Besides, you should eat with a variety of meals as possible as you can by following the principle: low phosphorus, low protein, low salt and low potassium. Sodium needs to be controlled within less than 2000mg per day, and avoid salt by using substitutes.

With these tips, PKD patients can help control disease condition well, preventing kidney failure from occurring in daily life. More information or any question, welcome to leave a message or contact our online doctors anytime. Reply will be given very fast.

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