What should people with glomerulonephritis eat?

(Baonghean,vn) - Currently, cases of glomerulonephritis have become very common. When suffering from glomerulonephritis, it is necessary to be treated promptly or it will be very dangerous to life. Treating glomerulonephritis requires a lot of time and perseverance from the patient. In particular, a reasonable diet helps the patient recover quickly.

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Eat less salt

Use foods low in salt (sodium) (2 or 3 g/day) to improve and control blood pressure, limit the possibility of developing hypertension, as well as to minimize or prevent water retention that leads to swelling.

Smoked meat is high in sodium so it is not good for people with glomerulonephritis. Photo: Internet

When you have edema or high blood pressure, you must eat a very low-salt diet. You should completely stop eating MSG. You should not use processed foods such as cheese, canned meats, salted or smoked meats, which are often high in sodium. Do not add salt while cooking.

Eat less protein

People with glomerulonephritis should limit their daily protein intake because the kidneys are no longer working effectively. Eating less protein will reduce the workload of the kidneys, helping them recover and slowing the accumulation of waste in the blood, especially to prevent increased blood urea.

People with glomerulonephritis should absolutely not supplement protein from animal organs. Photo: Internet

People with acute glomerulonephritis should limit protein intake (less than 0.6 g/kg body weight/day). When the disease is stable, they can eat up to 1 g/kg body weight/day.

People with chronic glomerulonephritis should still ensure their diet is adequate in protein.

Choose foods that contain good protein such as lean meat, fish, chicken and eggs. Avoid using too much protein from plant sources and protein from animal organs such as: intestines, heart, liver, kidney...

Should eat potatoes

In addition to paying attention to protein, patients should also pay attention to using sources of carbohydrates from sugar, honey, taro, sweet potatoes, cellophane noodles, and tapioca starch, and should not use high-protein grains such as rice and noodles.

Sweet potatoes are a good source of carbohydrates for people with glomerulonephritis. Photo: Internet

Limit eggs

Monounsaturated fat sources should be used from peanuts, avocados and olive oil and polyunsaturated fat sources such as salmon, soybeans and fish oil rather than animal fats. Limit eggs and other cholesterol-rich foods...

Water restriction

Limit fluid intake. Drinking small amounts of fluids each day can help control blood pressure and lessen the burden on the kidneys when kidney function is impaired. Limit water, soups, ice cream, juices from grapes, oranges, apples, lettuce, and celery because they contain a lot of water. Diuretics may be used to help eliminate unnecessary water and salt.

If urination is normal, then drink water equal to the amount of urine.

Phosphorus restriction

Limit your phosphorus intake. When kidney function is impaired, blood phosphorus levels increase. Increased levels can lead to heart and bone disease. Phosphorus is commonly found in dairy products such as milk, ice cream, yogurt, peas, beans, peanut butter, and nuts. Limit additives that contain phosphorus to preserve processed foods, enhance flavor, and extend shelf life.

Reduce fruit and vegetable intake, reduce potassium

Potassium is important for the cardiovascular system. Excessive potassium due to kidney disease will affect the heart rate and be dangerous for the patient. Reduce potassium to slow the accumulation of waste in the blood. Foods rich in potassium include: potatoes, squash, bananas, oranges, tomatoes, beans, nuts...

When there is anuria or little urine, one should completely stop eating fruits and vegetables to prevent hyperkalemia and supplement vitamins by oral medication.

Eat vegetables and fruits when urinating normally./.

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