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Q:
My son is a case of Nephrotic Syndrome which started when he was 2 years. He is now 19 years. He has some relapses, some after two years, sometimes after one year or so. He will be on onmocortal when he has relapses. Please let me know what are the vegetables and fruits which would strengthen his kidney cells.
A:
Hi, so sad to hear your son is suffering now. I can give you some dietary suggestions for Nephrotic Syndrome, but can not give you the exact food lists as your description of his illness condition is limited:
1. Limit fluid intake if he has serious swelling symptom.
2. Ingest some high quality protein like fish, lean meat, egg white and milk.
3. Avoid fruits and vegetables that are high in potassium like banana, spinach, swiss chard, mushroom, raw kale, avocados, kiwi fruit and raisins and so on, if his potassium level is higher than the normal range.
4. Vegetables and fruits which are high in phosphorus like dried longans, dries litchis, peaches, currants, persimmons, parsley, chives, potatoes, tomatoes and leeks need to be avoided as well if he has high levels of phosphorus in blood.
Diet only helps to slow down the progression of Nephrotic Syndrome and can not help to strengthen his kidney cells and prevent further kidney damages. To help him protect residual kidney function, protecting his residual kidney tissues are necessary. You can try Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy which not only helps to protect residual healthy kidney tissues, but also help to repair some injured kidney tissues. Different from Traditional Chinese Medicine, medicines in this treatment are used externally and cause no side effects during the whole treatment process. Besides, aside from Micro-Chinese Medicine Osmotherapy, you can try some other herbs like dandelion and cornsilk. These herbs are helpful to some extent, but not suitable for all the Nephrotic Syndrome patients, so please consult his doctor firstly before taking these herbs.
