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Beneficial Diets for Stage 4 FSGS Patients

2013-05-28 09:26

Beneficial Diets for Stage 4 FSGS PatientsFor stage 4 FSGS (focal segmental glomerulous sclerosis), proper diets and daily nursing cares are very important besides effective and proper medications and treatments. Some beneficial diets can help ease symptoms, slow down illness progression and protect residual kidney functions.

For FSGS patients, a vegetarian diet with less meat products and more fresh vegetables and fruits are recommended. Nearly all stage 4 FSGS patients suffer from protein spilling in urine, high blood pressure, swelling, blood in urine, etc. It has been found that limiting the overall intake of daily proteins especially animal proteins can greatly help reduce protein in urine and help ease other symptoms due to renal dysfunction.

Salt intake should also be limited to help control high blood pressure and slow down the progression of further renal scarring and renal fibrosis. Low-salt diet can also help relieve water and sodium retention in the body so that swelling in the face, hands, legs, feet, ankles can all be eased.

A vegetarian-based diets with low-protein, low-salt and low-fat has been proved to be very beneficial to FSGS patients especially those that are on the stage 3. For stage 4 FSGS patients, they need to pay more attention to the contents of potassium and phosphorus in their daily diets. More than 70% of their kidney functions have been lost and their severely impaired kidneys can not function well to maintain the electrolyte balances in their internal body. Though most vegetables and fruits are low-protein, low-salt and low-fat, some contain high potassium or phosphorus, therefore it is very necessary to consult a renal dietitian to make a suitable diet plan according to your specific illness conditions. Before the consultation, have regular blood tests to have close monitoring of kidney function and electrolyte levels in the blood. Tell your current illness conditions to the dietitian so that you can have a personalized and real beneficial diets.


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