To understand the relevant knowledge of IgA nephropathy

Understanding iga nephropathy

To understand the relevant knowledge of IgA nephropathy

Because the clinical manifestation of IgA nephropathy diversity, not a pathological type, the diagnosis and treatment are not the same, and treatment may be longer. Some patients requiring renal biopsy, to confirm the diagnosis, directing treatment and judging the development of the disease, patients have basic understanding of relevant knowledge, can reduce the blind fear and strengthen cooperation with doctors.

Adequate rest and exercise

To ensure adequate sleep in patients with IgA nephropathy. Sleep in bed, have more blood flow to the kidney, conducive to the resumption of IgA nephropathy. Adult day to sleep 7 to 8 hours. Sleep environment should be quiet, before going to bed can be used warm water to soak the foot, to help sleep. Bedtime do not drink tea Coffee, do not eat food, or to sleep. Moderate exercise. Lighter to the illness or condition is stable patients, should encourage them to take part in the work and to do everything in one's power moderate exercise. Such as walking, doing exercises, Tai Chi is a good choice. But the need to pay attention to is, work or exercise should follow the progressive, moderate, easy time reasonably, avoid excessive overworked and strenuous exercise.

To adjust the diet of patients with IgA nephropathy

1. Low in salt.

Due to high blood pressure and edema, patients with IgA nephropathy should limit intake of salt and something containing high sodium. The below are common food containing high sodium in daily life:

Pickle，Cookie，Dessert，Condiment，preserved bean curd，tuber mustard

2. Low in protein.

Protein can decompose into nitrogen, which is a waste in body. If patients with IgA nephropathy eat much protein, large amounts of wastes will cause too much burden on kidneys. In this way, eating much protein leads to kidney damage.

3. Limit intake of water.

If patients with IgA nephropathy have the symptom of swelling, water or fluids should be limited. Drinking much water can aggravate edema and add more burdens to kidney, which is very harmful for kidney.

4. Low fat.

Much fat can contribute to the risk of blood viscosity or thrombus.

To make patients with IgA nephropathy easier to differentiate what can’t be eaten, the below food is diet taboos we conclude.

Meat and fish Fried food Animal livers.

5. Rich in vitamins.

Food rich in vitamins can be helpful for kidney function, and fresh vegetables and fruits contain large quantities of vitamins. Patients with IgA nephropathy should eat more vegetables and fruits.

Taste IgA in patients with chronic nephropathy appropriate is delicate, avoid alcohol and spicy food, renal damage to protein intake of dietary restrictions, the egg, milk, lean meat and other animal protein based, and oral essential amino acid agent to prevent malnutrition.

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