Kidney failure occurs when the kidney becomes unable to filter waste products from the body.
when the ability of the kidney is lost, dangerous levels of waste products may accumulate and cause several unwanted symptoms such as hiccups, vomiting, chest pain, convulsion.
Potassium and phosphorus are still a concern for people with kidney disease, but they should work closely with their doctor or dietitian to determine their personal limits for these nutrients, which are usually based on lab results.
Damaged kidneys may also have trouble filtering the waste products of protein metabolism. Therefore, individuals with chronic kidney disease of all stages, especially stages 3–5, should limit the amount of protein in their diets unless they’re on dialysis
HOW TO IMPROVE MY KIDNEY FUNCTION
- Avoid excessive use of certain Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diclofenac and naproxen
- Proper treatment of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes by strictly adhering to medications.
These two conditions are common causes of kidney failure
Leave a healthy lifestyle by:
- Eating a balanced diet
- Limit alcohol intake
- Avoid smoking
- Exercising regularly
- Limiting salt intake
- Staying well-hydrated: drinking at least 3L of water daily
- Moderate protein consumption
Main causes of kidney failure
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar (Diabetes)
- Chronic glomerulonephritis
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Recurrent urinary tract infection
What food helps repair the kidney
There is no one food that repairs a damaged kidney that is why it is better to protect your kidneys from becoming damaged in the first place, however when the kidneys are failing, there are certain food which help to prevent worsening of the condition.
These foods include
- egg white
- garlic
- olive oil
- cabbage
- skinless chicken
- bell peppers
- Onion
- Pineapple
- cranberries
- Brown rice
- Avocados
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