Diet for FSGS Patients : How Much Do You Know

Diet for FSGS Patients : How Much Do You Know For FSGS patients, they need a healthy diet plan to protect their kidney functions and preventing some complications. This article would have a introduce about the diet rules for FSGS patients, which would help you a lot.

Protein intake

Too much protein intake can cause more wastes products which would heavier the kidney burden, in addition, FSGS patients may be bothered by the protein urine. The release of protein also can cause further kidney damage. So limitation of protein is necessary for FSGS patients, but high quality protein intake is necessary to meet the human body need without much wastes produce. The proper protein for FSGS patients include egg white, milk, lean meats, fish and other animal protein.

Salt intake

FSGS patients would suffer from the water-electrolyte disturbance. Too much salt intake can heavier the water-sodium retention condition, leading to more serious edema and high blood pressure.

Water intake

FSGS patients should take water according their specific physical conditions, for example, patients with edema should limit the water intake. In addition, FSGS patients with nausea and diarrhea should have proper water intake to prevent dehydration and further kidney damage.

Fat and cholesterol intake

High fat and cholesterol intake may cause many complications of blood and heart, so patients with FSGS should control the intake of fat and cholesterol.

Potassium and low phosphorus intake

With the kidney function decline, FSGS patients are easy to suffer hyperkalemia and Hyperphosphatemia which can cause the heart function disorder, muscle problems, skin problems, bone disease and so on. so the limitation of potassium and phosphorus also is important.

Diet just can delay the development of FSGS. The most important thing for FSGS patients is to find an efficient treatment to repair the damaged kidneys and enhance kidney function. And now if you want to know more information about the FSGS diet or ask for treatment suggestions, you can contact our online doctors, leave us messages or send email to kidneyhospitalabroad@hotmail.com, we will reply you within 24 hours.