Question

Main Symptoms: Swelling; Onset Time: 2007; Laboratory Test Results: Proteinuria 3+ with hematuria

Answer

  1. Depending on whether the patient has hypertension and edema, a low-sodium or salt-free diet should be prescribed.
  2. The intake of protein should generally be supplied according to normal requirements, with adults needing about 0.8 to 1.0 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. Protein sources should be chosen from high biological value foods such as eggs, dairy products, and meats to compensate for protein loss in the body, and to reduce swelling and anemia.
  3. Foods rich in vitamins A, B2, and C should be consumed.
  4. Fluid intake does not need to be restricted; beverages like orange juice, watermelon juice, tangerine juice, fruit juice, and vegetable juice can be consumed as they are beneficial for urination and reducing swelling.
  5. If hypertension or hyperlipidemia is present, the intake of saturated fatty acids and cholesterol in the diet should be limited. For cases of anemia, foods rich in protein and iron such as liver, kidneys, beef, egg yolks, and green leafy vegetables should be chosen. Acute nephritis patients usually adopt a high-carbohydrate diet to supplement body heat, so carbohydrates play an important role in the diet. From a nutritional standpoint, consuming a single type of carbohydrate is not very reasonable; a diversified intake is more beneficial for health. It is recommended to choose a variety of carbohydrate types, such as corn flour and fortified flour for making cakes or buns with rice porridge. Acute nephritis patients