High Phosphorus and Chloride Level in IgA Nephropathy

With the progression of IgA Nephropathy, phosphorus, chloride, urea and other blood test indicators raise gradually. To help IgA Nephropathy patients lower high phosphorus and chloride level, we give the following suggestions.

An overview of phosphorus and chloride

Both phosphorus and chloride are important minerals in our body that can help keep our body healthy. About 85% of phosphorus in our body is in bones, and chloride, mainly in the form of sodium chloride, exists in the body.

Normally, healthy kidneys filter out the extra amounts of phosphorus and sodium chloride not needed in the body. Therefore, for healthy adults, their phosphorus ranges between 3.5 and 5.5mg/dl, while chloride ranges between 98 and 106mmol/L.

However, with IgA Nephropathy, kidney tiny filters, glomeruli, are damaged by predominant IgA deposition. Then, kidneys can’t adequately eliminate these two minerals, easily leading to high phosphorus and chloride level.

How to lower high phosphorus and chloride level in IgA Nephropathy

Since these minerals mainly come from foods what we eat, the managements should begin from diet modifications.

Limit dietary phosphorus: In our daily life, many common foods contain high phosphorus, such as milk, ice cream, yogurt, organ meat, liver, sausage, canned salmon, cola, processed foods, etc. If your phosphorus level is higher than 5.5mg/dl, try to limit the intake of these foods.

Lower the intake of sodium: No matter whether your chloride level is higher than normal, developing a low-sodium level is very necessary. High-sodium foods include processed foods, canned foods, salty condiment, salted product, cheese, etc. Pay attention to the consumption of these foods in your daily life.

Take some drugs: If diet modifications can’t work very well, some medications are needed to correct these abnormal levels, such as phosphate binders and ethacrynate sodium. However, remember that never take any medication without doctor’s permission.

Treat IgA Nephropathy actively: As the damaged kidney filter is the root cause of high phosphorus and chloride level. Accepting the effective treatment to reverse kidney damage is the fundamental management. Here, we prefer to recommend Immunotherapy and the therapy of blood stasis. Both of them can help patients get rid of steroid and immunosuppressive agents and repair damaged kidney efficiently, but they are suitable for different patients.

If you still have question about your diet and medications or you are interested in these two treatment, you can consult our online doctors or send email to kidneycares@hotmail.com.