Is Shrimp Good For IgA Nephropathy Patients

Is shrimp good for IgA Nephropathy patients? Next to fish, shrimp is the believed to be the most popular seafood. The nutrient density of this seafood is very high and is loaded with various vitamins and minerals. Well then, can IgA Nephropathy patients eat shrimp?

As for IgA Nephropathy patients, they usually are not recommended to eat shrimp and other seafood. Because some researches on shrimp suggest allergic reactions against it are possible. It is recommended not to consume this seafood in pure, isolated form to avoid adverse reactions.

In order to eat what you want, you need to take medical treatment for IgA Nephropathy.

IgA Nephropathy is an autoimmune disorder and it means that IgA deposits in glomerular areas, causing kidney inflammation. In this condition, kidney can be impaired in the long term, which can cause kidney function decline and result in many symptoms like high blood pressure, protein in urine and swelling, etc. Finally kidney failure will occur.

The effective treatment for IgA Nephropathy is Immunotherapy which is on the basis of Chinese medicine. It includes six steps-Immunologic diagnosis, Immune block therapy, Immune tolerance therapy, Immunomodulatory therapy, Immune protection therapy and Immune clearance therapy. Each step has its function. After a period of treatment, the ultimate therapeutic effect is to remove IgA immune complex from body. In this way, kidney damage can be repaired and kidney function will be improved gradually.

In addition, Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy may also be used. This therapy is an external application and can avoid the bitterness and slow effects of traditional Chinese medicine. Via an osmosis device, the active ingredients can come to kidney lesion directly. Through dilating blood vessels, preventing inflammation and coagulation, degrading extracellular matrix, providing necessary nutrients and removing immune complexes, IgA Nephropathy can be treated effectively.

Generally IgA Nephropathy patients are not recommended to eat shrimp and other seafood. However, in some cases, they can eat shrimp moderately according to their medical condition. If you have any question, you can leave a message below or send an email to kidneycares@hotmail.com. We will reply you as soon as possible.