Whether nephritis can eat watermelon mainly depends on the patient’s kidney function level and edema, etc.. If the patient’s renal function is impaired and edema is mild, he can eat watermelon in moderation; if the patient’s renal function is impaired or edema is heavy, it is not recommended for the patient to eat watermelon.
The main clinical manifestations of nephritis are hematuria, proteinuria, edema and hypertension, and some patients have renal insufficiency. If the patient’s renal function is impaired and edema is mild, watermelon can be consumed in moderation.
If nephritis patients with renal insufficiency, drainage, detoxification capacity is weakened, watermelon eat more easily lead to water retention, or edema is more serious, the consumption of watermelon may exacerbate the condition; in addition, watermelon contains a certain amount of potassium, renal function of patients with severe impairment of the ability to discharge potassium is reduced, potassium intake will cause excessive potassium intake of patients with hyperkalemia, so at this time, it is not recommended that patients consume watermelon.
For the diet of nephritis patients, it is recommended to consult nephrologist and nutritionist, and eat reasonably under the guidance of doctors.