Question
I’ve been experiencing constant lower back pain and a large amount of protein in my urine, along with swelling throughout my body. I suspect I might have kidney disease syndrome. What dietary precautions should I take?
Answer
Patients with kidney disease syndrome should pay attention to a low-sodium diet and consume high-quality proteins such as fish, beef, and lamb. They should avoid eating soy products and high-purine foods like animal organs to reduce the burden on the kidneys. If the swelling is severe, consider using medication to control it and it is recommended to eat easily digestible, light, semi-liquid foods. Additionally, reduce the consumption of seafood as it contains a high amount of purines, which may lead to hyperuricemia and thus affect kidney function.