Patient's question:
I have had kidney disease for over two years, and I feel weak all over with no appetite at all. I really want to eat a lot of pig kidneys and want to consult whether patients with nephrotic syndrome can eat pig kidneys?Doctor's answer:
Patients with nephritis should try to eat less meat, as animal kidneys contain more phosphorus and lower calcium, which is common in patients with chronic kidney disease. If you eat too much pork, it can cause the phosphorus level in the patient's blood to rise. This, in turn, exacerbates the condition. It is recommended that patients consume a very small amount (usually about 30 to 50 grams per day) of high-quality protein, such as beef, chicken, or fish, to meet their body's needs. Chronic kidney failure patients should eat one egg (6 grams of protein), 200 milliliters of milk (containing 6 grams of protein), or 150 grams of lean meat (containing 8 grams of protein) and participate in many rice and vegetables.