Patients with nephritis should try not to consume or consume a small amount of ice cream, depending on the severity of the patient’s condition.
Nephritis is a collective term for a group of diseases caused by a variety of etiological factors, mainly damage to the glomeruli and their surrounding tissues. Depending on the severity of the disease, patients with nephritis may have clinical manifestations such as hematuria, proteinuria, edema, hypertension, etc., which may or may not be combined with renal function abnormalities.
The diet of nephritis patients should limit the intake of protein, water, salt and other substances to avoid aggravating the burden on the kidneys, so it is recommended that nephritis patients consume less ice cream and other raw and cold foods. Ice cream will not only increase the body’s intake of water, protein, etc., because it is too cold, but also may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to gastroenteritis and serious aggravation of primary kidney disease.
Therefore, patients with nephritis should try to consume as little or no ice cream as possible, and specific dietary precautions can be consulted with nephrology specialists and dietitians.