Dietary guidance for acute glomerulonephritis

Our reporter Wu Xueqin correspondent Lian Xuue Zhuang Pengxia

Acute glomerulonephritis, also referred to as acute nephritis, is a group of post-infection allergic glomerular diseases caused by different etiologies, especially after group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infection

What should be paid attention to in patients with acute nephritis? Xu Yibing said that for patients with oliguria and edema, the intake of water should be limited

Xu Yibing mentioned that the protein supply should be adjusted according to the condition

"Carbohydrates are generally not restricted, and sufficient calorie supply should be ensured, which is particularly important for adolescents in the growing period

Xu Yibing also mentioned that when severe oliguria and circulatory congestion should limit vegetables and fruits with high potassium content, such as soybean sprouts, leeks, green garlic, celery, spinach, bamboo shoots, toon, loofah, bitter gourd, sorghum, corn, seaweed, mustard , lily, Sichuan winter vegetables, dried red dates, fresh mushrooms, lentils, apricots, lotus root, mushrooms, tomatoes, citrus, bananas,

Xu Yibing emphasized that sufficient vitamin supply must be ensured

In addition, Xu Yibing said that patients with acute nephritis should pay attention to rest, and should pay attention to bed rest for two weeks after the onset of the disease.

"Generally speaking, the dietary adjustment of acute nephritis is based on the restriction of protein and salt according to the course of the disease, with a variety of varieties, reasonable collocation, light and delicious, and increased appetite to achieve balanced nutrition and promote recovery

Xu Yibing, chief physician of the Department of Nephrology, Hui'an County Hospital, Fujian Province

"China Food News" (November 19, 2021 03 edition)

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