A scientific diet is of great importance for patients with Polycystic Kidney
Disease. In this passage, we will focus on foods can and can not be taken by
those with Polycystic Kidney Disease.
What foods should be limited?
1. For patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease, high protein diet can add
burden to the kidneys, therefore protein intake amount should be restricted.
However, the specific amount should be based on the illness condition and your
doctor's advice. As for food choices, high quality animal protein foods such as
milk, lean meat and egg white may be proper choices.
2. Polycystic Kidney Disease sufferers should avoid nephrotic medicines such
as Gentamicin, kanamycin, streptomycin, polymyxin and so on.
3. Avoid taking stimulating foods such as salty and spicy foods.
4. Animal offal foods, which mainly refers to fermented foods such as bean
curd and rotten eggs can stimulation to our kidneys.
5. Give up drinking and smoking
Both drinking and smoking will accelerate cyst growth, for which we'd better
give them up.
What can we eat?
1. Foods which are beneficial for urination can be taken.
2. For those with combined kidney stone, vegetables such as auricularia which
can dissolve stones is quite beneficial.
Except the above mentioned, there are some other aspects we should pay
attention to. As combined infections may aggravate kidney function declination,
we should take special care of ourselves to prevent getting cold, urinary tract
infections and so on. In addition, as strenuous exercise and crashes can
increase chances of cyst rupture, we should try to avoid over fatigue,
especially for those with severe cysts.
Finally and above all, keep in an positive mood. For those with no kidney
damage, daily nursing can help a lot to prolong the deterioration cause of the
disease; regular examinations will help to keep close observation of our own
condition and take timely treatment.
To learn about nursing, treatment and other aspects of the disease, you may
read other articles on our website or consult our experts online.
