Question
Hello, could you please tell me what dietary precautions should be taken for IgA nephropathy?
Answer
Hello, patients with IgA nephropathy should pay attention to the following dietary points: One, it is recommended to eat light, easily digestible foods, and avoid consuming seafood, beef, mutton, spicy and irritating foods, as well as five-spice powder, coffee, cilantro, and other irritants, especially for patients with Yin deficiency. Two, it is recommended to eat fresh vegetables and a moderate amount of fruit, drink an appropriate amount of water, and avoid consuming tonics, herbal remedies, and easily overheating foods such as chili peppers, lychees, and chocolate. Three, patients with edema should limit salt and protein intake, reduce fluid intake, while those without edema do not need to limit. Patients with microscopic hematuria and those prone to overheating should drink more water and consume more cooling foods such as apples, sugar, and black sesame seeds. Four, patients with high blood potassium levels should avoid eating high potassium foods such as bananas, oranges, potatoes, etc. Five, patients with high uric acid levels should avoid eating animal organs, beer, mushrooms, and other foods.