Why FSGS Patient should Control the Intake of Phosphorus

Why FSGS Patient should Control the Intake of Phosphorus FSGS patients are suggested with the strict diet plan, among of these diet rules, low intake of phosphorus is the important one. But why FSGS patients should control their phosphorus intake and how to manage the phosphorus intake properly. Now let us have a study.

Phosphorus is a mineral in our body and it is necessary for calcium metabolism. With the balanced phosphorus-calcium level, bone disease, muscle problems as well as other disease can be kept away.

When people are attacked by FSGS, the injured kidneys fail to keep the phosphorus in the safe level. At a result, the high phosphorus influence the absorption of calcium and cause the deposition of calcium on skin, leading to the low calcium level. At this time, complications such as high PTH, skin itching, muscle cramp and so on would occur. In addition, high PTH can stimulate the separation of calcium out of your bones, making them weak. All in all, FSGS patients need try their best to control their phosphorus level. Then what is the best phosphorus diet plan for FSGS patients?

Your phosphorus needs may vary, depending on your kidney function. For adults with kidney disease, generally 800 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) of phosphorus a day is the limit. Many healthy adults eat almost double this amount.

Nearly every food contains some phosphorus. Usually, foods high in protein are also high in phosphorus. If you are in early stage of kidney disease, you'll likely be advised to limit your intake of phosphorus and protein. A reduced-protein diet helps limit the amount of waste that builds up in your blood.

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