Patient's question:
My little niece unfortunately contracted purpura nephritis and is currently undergoing treatment. Proteinuria has already shown as negative, but I heard that people with this condition are prone to relapses. This disease is caused by allergic purpura, and now she is on a strict diet, avoiding many foods. If she recovers, what should she pay attention to in terms of diet?Doctor's answer:
First, it is important to avoid contact with various "unhealthy" factors that may trigger this disease, and to avoid foods such as fish, shrimp, crabs, pollen, and milk that may induce allergic purpura nephritis. Secondly, attention should be paid to keeping warm, preventing colds, exercising regularly, strengthening the body, and improving the body's disease resistance. Thirdly, after developing the disease, bed rest is necessary to avoid overexertion, moderate sexual activity, and avoiding smoking and alcohol. The diet should be rich in nutrients and easy to digest, with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and fruits. For patients with hematuria, spicy, aromatic, and irritating foods, as well as "heat-inducing" foods like rooster, sea fish, beef, mutton, and geese, should be avoided to prevent exacerbating the condition. For those with excessive protein in the urine, it is important not to consume excessive amounts of high-protein foods to avoid the body being unable to benefit from the supplements.