Which Foods Are not Good for FSGS Patients

FSGS is a disease which can cause patient’s kidney function to be damaged gradually, and many health problems will be caused in this process. It is important for patients to regulate their diet to improve their condition, and FSGS patients should know what foods are dangerous, and should be avoided by them.

1.Foods with high vegetable protein:

Patients with CKD should have restriction in their protein intake, because protein can produce lots of metabolic wastes, which can aggravate patient’s kidney damage. However, patients with FSGS often have massive proteinuria, and they may need to increase their protein intake to supply the lost protein. It is important for patients to increase the intake of foods with abundant animal protein, and avoid foods with much vegetable protein.

2.High salt:

Patients with FSGS should avoid foods with high salt, which is the major source of sodium. While high sodium in body can cause hypertension and edema. Hypertension is a common problem of kidney disease which can aggravate patient’s kidney damage, and edema is very common in patients with FSGS.

3.Much fluid:

Patients with FSGS often have nephrotic syndrome, which can cause patients to have severe edema. If patients have obvious edema, it is important for patients to restrict their fluid intake. Thereby, it is necessary for patients to avoid foods contains much fluid.

4.High fat and cholesterol:

FSGS is a major cause of nephrotic syndrome, which can lead to hyperlipemia. This is a severe complication, because it can aggravate patient’s kidney damage and cause cardiovascular disease. Thereby, it is necessary for patients to avoid foods with abundant fat and cholesterol.

5.High phosphorus and potassium:

Kidney is in charge of the metabolic balance of electrolytes in our body, and when it is damaged severely, many metabolic disorders will appear in patient’s body. As a matter of fact, the metabolic disorders of potassium and phosphorus can cause many severe health problems in patient’s body, and it is important for patients to regulate the levels of phosphorus and potassium in patient’s body. As a result, it is important for patients to avoid foods with high phosphorus and potassium.

These are the foods that should be avoided by patients with FSGS, because they can bring severe effects if they are used inappropriately. As we know, chronic kidney disease can cause complicated problems, and patients should do their best to improve their condition. If you need any help in dealing with your condition, you can contact our online experts. We will provide the guidance you need or do what we can to help you.

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