Patient's question:
Uncle drinks beer and smokes every day, and basically eats big meals with lots of meat every day. A few days ago, he was carefully diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. He instantly felt much weaker. I thought of cooking for him to comfort him and then reminding him to rest and pay attention to his diet? So, what are the dietary considerations for nephrotic syndrome?Doctor's answer:
The diet for patients with nephrotic syndrome is very specific, and it is recommended to follow a low-salt, low-fat, high-quality, low-protein diet. First, a salt-restricted diet should be adopted, with a daily salt intake of 1 to 3 grams. The daily protein intake should be 1 gram per kilogram of body weight, based on high-quality protein sources such as fish and lean meat. If the patient has azotemia, the protein intake should be increased. Patients can consume ample amounts of vegetables and fruits, but should avoid spicy, irritating, and extremely cold foods. It is also important to prevent colds and avoid getting sick to alleviate the condition. Regular follow-up check-ups should be conducted. For patients with edema, daily fluid intake should not be excessive to avoid worsening the condition.