Patient's question:
I have been experiencing frequent urination and mild pain during urination recently. I often feel overall discomfort, dizziness, fatigue, and aching in the lumbar and sacral areas. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the results showed nephrotic syndrome.Hello: Can people with nephrotic syndrome eat walnuts?
Doctor's answer:
You can eat walnuts, as walnuts contain lipids that do not significantly interfere with kidney function. It is important to have an appropriate amount of protein intake in daily life. The decomposition metabolites in the human body mainly come from the protein in the diet. To reduce the workload pressure on the remaining kidneys, protein intake must be adapted to the metabolic capacity of the kidneys. For example, when serum creatinine is between 170 and 440 micromoles per liter, protein intake should be 0.6 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. In case of significant proteinuria, for every 1 gram of urinary protein lost, an additional 1.5 grams of protein can be digested. When serum creatinine is below 440 micromoles per liter, protein intake should be further increased, with a total daily intake not exceeding 30 grams.